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Question 622373: In a classroom there are two kinds of seats; single and double. There are twice as single seats as double seats. THe room can accomodate 76 pupils. How many each kind of seats are there?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
In a classroom there are two kinds of seats; single and double.
There are twice as single seats as double seats.
THe room can accomodate 76 pupils. How many each kind of seats are there?
Question states***
Students = Students
76 = single seats + 2(double seats)
76 = 2x + 2(x)
76 = 4x
x = 19 double seats and 38 single seats
CHECKING our Answer***
38 + 2*19 = room for 76 Students
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