Problem of the Week: Musical Groups

Oct 18, 2020 | Granite Bay

Did you figure it out?

Solution:

One third of 24 is 24 ÷ 3 = 8 students, so there are 8 students in the

percussion group. Half of 24 is 12, so there are 12 students in the choir group. That

leaves 24 – 8 – 12 = 4 students in the guitar group.

Look forward to next week's problem!

One third of 24 is 24 ÷ 3 = 8 students, so there are 8 students in the

percussion group. Half of 24 is 12, so there are 12 students in the choir group. That

leaves 24 – 8 – 12 = 4 students in the guitar group.

One third of 24 is 24 ÷ 3 = 8 students, so there are 8 students in the

percussion group. Half of 24 is 12, so there are 12 students in the choir group. That

leaves 24 – 8 – 12 = 4 students in the guitar group.

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