Question

Representatives from the student councils at three area high schools are traveling to the national convention in New York. North Springdale High School is sending 5 more students than South Springdale High School and West Springdale High School is sending 6 more students than North Springdale. The three schools are sending a total of 46 students to the convention. How many of the students are coming from North Springdale?

A) 10 students
B) 15 students
C) 21 students
D) 30 students

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer= b 15 students

Work=

A; 5 + 10 + 16 = 31

B; 10 + 15 + 21 = 46

C; 16 + 21 + 27 = 64

D; 25 + 30 + 36 = 71

Please correct me if I’m wrong, but this is how I solved it. I hope this is right! Good luck :)