58 of the pupils go to school by train.
13 of the remaining pupils go to school by walking and
12 of the rest go by car to school. The remaining pupils go to school by cycling. The number of pupils who go to school by cycling is 172 fewer than those who go to school by train. What is the enrolment of the school?
By train |
Remaining pupils |
5 |
3 |
|
By walking |
By car |
By cycling |
|
1 |
2 |
|
|
1 |
1 |
5 u |
1 u |
1 u |
1 u |
Number of more pupils who go by cycling than by train
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 172
1 u = 172 ÷ 4 = 43
Total enrolment of the school
= 8 u
= 8 x 43
= 344
Answer(s): 344