Question

A class of 340 students went on a field trip.

They took 8 vehicles, some cars and some
buses. Find the number of cars and the
number of buses they took if each car holds
5 students and each bus hold 55 students.

Answer 1

Answer: 2 cars and 6 buses.

Explanation:

x + y = 8

5x + 55y =

5 times 2 = 10

plus

55 times 6 = 330

Add 330 plus 10 = 340!