The diagram shows the number of tables (T) and the number of chairs (P) around the tables.
- Find the number of chairs needed when there are 14 tables.
- Find the number of tables if there are 64 chairs
- Find the number of chairs needed for 87 tables.
(a)
Pattern for the number of chairs
1 table: 1 x 2 + 2 = 4
2 tables: 2 x 2 + 2 = 6
3 tables: 3 x 2 + 2 = 8
Formula
Number of chairs = Number of tables x 2 + 2
Number of chairs for 14 tables
= 14 x 2 + 2
= 30
(b)
Number of tables for 64 chairs
= (64 - 2) ÷ 2
= 31
(c)
Number of chairs for 87 tables
= 87 x 2 + 2
= 176
Answer(s): (a) 30; (b) 31; (c) 176