Schoolchildren 6175

Of all schoolchildren, one-sixth prefers a pear for a snack, 3/4 of the rest has an apple, and the other five students like an orange for a snack. How many pupils are there?

Correct answer:

n =  24

Step-by-step explanation:


n/6+3/4·(n-n/6)+5 = n

2.5n = 60


n = 60/2.5 = 24

n = 24

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