Math Problem Statement

516 students went on a field trip. Ten buses were filled and 26 students traveled in cars. How many students were on each bus?

Solution

The problem states that there were 516 students in total, and 26 students traveled in cars. The rest of the students traveled in 10 buses, and we need to find out how many students were on each bus.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. First, we subtract the number of students who traveled in cars from the total number of students: 51626=490516 - 26 = 490 So, 490 students traveled on the buses.

  2. Next, we divide the number of students on the buses by the number of buses: 49010=49\frac{490}{10} = 49 Therefore, there were 49 students on each bus.

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Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What would happen if there were 12 buses instead of 10?
  2. How many students would travel on each bus if 50 students traveled in cars instead of 26?
  3. If the total number of students increased to 600, how many would be on each bus with the same conditions?
  4. What if each bus could only hold 45 students, how many buses would be needed?
  5. What would be the new number of students on each bus if 30 students traveled in cars?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Division
Subtraction

Formulas

Total students - Students in cars = Students on buses
Students on buses ÷ Number of buses = Students per bus

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 4-6