Question

In Jim's class, 5 times as many kids take the bus as thos who walk. A total of 24 kids walk or take the bus. How many more kids take the bus than walk?

Answer 1

Let x represent the number of kinds who walk. Then 5x represents the number of kids who take the bus. The necessary equation is x + 5x = 24, or 6x=24, or x=4.

4 kids walk; (5)(4), or 20, kids take the bus.

Answer 2

16 kids because 4 kids walk to school and 20 take the bus