SOLUTION: There are 40 children and 12 adults going on a trip to New York City by car. Each car can hold a maximum of 5 people. What is the least number of cars needed for the trip? (1) 9

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Question 210719: There are 40 children and 12 adults going on a trip to New York City by car. Each car can hold a maximum of 5 people. What is the least number of cars needed for the trip?
(1) 9 (2) 10 (3) 11 (4) 12
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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The total number of people is 40+12 = 52.
Each car will hold a maximum of 5, so divide 52 by 5.
52%2F5+=+10plus a remainder of 2.
Round up to the next whole number (11), so at least 11 cars will be needed.