SOLUTION: I have a word problem it says it is the first school band concert of the year and Brett is responsible for setting up the chairs. Instructions are to set up one half of the chairs

Question 853480: I have a word problem it says it is the first school band concert of the year and Brett is responsible for setting up the chairs. Instructions are to set up one half of the chairs I the brass section one fourth in the wind section one eighth in the percussion section and five chairs are needed for strings. How many chairs will Brett need to set up and how many will he put in each section
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What FRACTION of the chairs is the 6 chairs in the strings section?

Let x = total number of chairs.

Lowest common denominator is 8.

RELATED QUESTIONS
In planning for a school dance, you find that one band will play for $250, plus 50% of... (answered by josmiceli,MathTherapy)

I REALLY need help with setting up this word problem!!!! I have worked on it for hours... (answered by askmemath)

I am having difficulty setting up this problem. I have to solve by using a system of... (answered by ReadingBoosters)

Hi - I'm in seventh grade and this is my first time here. I'm having problems with a word (answered by sudhanshu_kmr)

Please help me solve this word problem: In 1996, the cost of a specific product is 72.95. (answered by stanbon)

I have a word problem that says one person leaves at 2pm and is traveling 45 mph from... (answered by scott8148)

I have a problem setting up the equation for these 2 word problems. Any help would be... (answered by vleith)

I need help on this word problem setting up the equation. A 2000L tank containing 550L... (answered by rapaljer,scott8148)

THE STUDENT COUNCIL AT RAHKENROLE HIGH SCHOOL IS PLANNING A CONCERT. THEY'VE HIRED THE... (answered by stanbon)