Question

There were 17 students reading a book. Eight students have finished. How many students are still reading the book?

Answer 1

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

• given below.

Explanation:

• students reading book= total students - students who have finished
• students reading the book = 17 - 8
• students reading the book = 9 students are still reading the book.

Part A:

• 17 - 8 = 9

Part B:

• we are able to find this because we have total number of students.
• we need to find the students who has not finished which is 9 yet reading the book.