SOLUTION: write and solve an inequality: There are 157 students and 8 teachers going on a field trip. Each bus can seat at most 48 passengers. How many buses should the school reserve?

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Question 1126836: write and solve an inequality:
There are 157 students and 8 teachers going on a field trip. Each bus can seat at most 48 passengers. How many buses should the school reserve?

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+157+%2B+8+=+165+
+165%2F48+=+3.4375+
this is 3 buses and part of a 4th,
so 4 buses are needed