The table shows the number of books the children had borrowed. A total of 53 books were borrowed by the children.
- How many children borrowed 3 books or less?
- How many children borrowed 5 books?
(a)
Number of children who borrowed 3 books or less
= 5 + 6 + 2
= 13
(b)
Total number of books borrowed by each child who borrowed 1 to 4 books each
= 1 x 5 + 2 x 6 + 3 x 2 + 4 x 5
= 43
Number of children who borrowed 5 books each
= (53 - 43) ÷ 5
= 10 ÷ 5
= 2
Answer(s): (a) 13; (b) 2