SOLUTION: Ethel is arranging rides so that 27 members of her club can go bowling. Some people can ride in a van that belongs to the center where they meet. The rest must ride in cars. If 12
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Question 995316: Ethel is arranging rides so that 27 members of her club can go bowling. Some people can ride in a van that belongs to the center where they meet. The rest must ride in cars. If 12 can go in the van, and 5 can go in each car, how many cars will they need?
A.3 cars
B.5 cars
C.7 cars
D.9 cars
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
27 - 12 = 15 people in cars
# of cars = 15/5 = 3
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