Question

The 5th grade is having a picnic this Friday. There will be 182 students and 274 adults. Each table seats 12 people. How many tables are needed?

Answer 1

You will need 38 tables since you have 182+274 = 456 you then divide 456 by 12 to 38 tables

Answer 2

Add the number of students and adults and divide by the number each table holds.
182 + 274 = 456

456/12 = 38

38 tables are needed.