Question

There are 64 students in a speech contest. Yesterday, Ā of them gave their speeches. Today, 7 of the remaining students gave their speeches. How many

students still haven't given their speeches?
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Answer 1

23

Explanation:

Ā means the average

So it means the average of 64 gave their speech which should be 64/2 = 32

So 32 gave their speeches yesterday,

7 gave today

Total number that has given is

32 + 7 = 39

Therefore the number remaining are

62 - 39 = 23