Question

A total of 180 students went on a field trip. There were 3 buses. If each bus had the same number of students on it, how many students were on each bus? Explain how to solve using compatible numbers.

Answer 1

The answer is 60.

Explanation:

First, you should know that the answer will have a 6 in it, because 6 x 3 = 18.

You don't have to solve anything, you just add a zero onto the 6, because the number 18 has a zero on it. Or you can always use a calculator.

60 x 3 = 180

Answer 2

60

Explanation:

180 divided by 3 is 60