Question

Lincoln technical college has 156 students they expect 700 guest for a special speaker the custodian has set up 1500 chairs how many more chairs are needed if everyone is do you have a seat

Answer 1

Answer: 56 seats

Explanation:

Question should say 856 students not 156 students.

If there are 856 students and 700 guests, the total number of people coming for the event is:

= 856 + 700

= 1,556 people

There are 1,500 seats so the extra seats needed are:

=Number of people coming - Seats available

= 1,556 - 1,500

= 56 seats

If the question is indeed 156 students then there is no need for extra seats as the total number of people coming would be: 156 + 700 = 856. Seats would be surplus.