Question

A class of 32 students shares a class set of 78 colored pencils. On a day with six students absent, which statement is true? A. For each student, there are 4 colored pencils. B. For each student, there are 3 colored pencils. C. For every 3 students, there is 1 colored pencil. D. For every 4 students, there is 1 colored pencil. I need help solving the problem

Answer 1

With six students absent, there are 26 students, so 78/26 = 3 colored pencils for each student.

Selection B is appropriate.