Math Problem Statement

If 148 students responded to the survey, how many more of them reported that they get to school by foot than by car?

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to calculate how many students travel to school by foot and by car, then find the difference between these two quantities.

From the survey data, we have the following fractions for each mode of transportation:

  • By car: 14\frac{1}{4}
  • By foot: 12\frac{1}{2}

The total number of students who responded to the survey is 148.

Now, calculate the number of students using each mode of transportation:

  • Number of students traveling by car: 14×148\frac{1}{4} \times 148
  • Number of students traveling by foot: 12×148\frac{1}{2} \times 148

Let's compute these values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication
Subtraction

Formulas

Number of students traveling by car: (1/4) * 148
Number of students traveling by foot: (1/2) * 148
Difference between students traveling by foot and by car: Students by foot - Students by car

Theorems

Basic fraction arithmetic

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7