Question

There are 58 students in a classroom with 7

tables. If 8 students can sit at a table, how
many students cannot sit down at tables?

Answer 1

2 students cannot sit down at tables.

Explanation:

Since there are a total of 58 students and only 7 tables and each table can only fit 8 students, you'll need to calculate how many students can sit at 7 tables first:

7(8) = 56 So, with 8 students sitting at all 7 tables, there are 56 students that can sit at a table.

To find how many students can't sit at a table you'll have to subtract 56 from 58,

58-56 = 2 So, 2 students will not be able to sit down at tables.

Answer 2

8x7=56, so 56 students can sit at a table, 58-56=2 students without a table.

Your answer would be 2.