Question

In jims class 5 times as many students take the bus as those who walk. A total of 24 students walk or take the bus. How many more students take the bus than walk to school.

Answer 1

24 students walk and bus (total combine)

x is number of students walk

5 times as many students take bus as those who walk, then 5x

x + 5x = 24

6x =24

x =24/6

x = 4

answer: 4 students walk

4 x 5 = 20 students take bus