SOLUTION: a tour group with 44 people in it is getting rooms in a motel to stay in for the night.no more than 5 people can stay in each room.how many rooms will they need?

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Question 836035: a tour group with 44 people in it is getting rooms in a motel to stay in for the night.no more than 5 people can stay in each room.how many rooms will they need?
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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Put 5 in the first room, 5 in the second, 5 in the third, 5 in the fourth, 5 in the fifth, 5 in the sixth, 5 in the seventh, 5 in the eight, and 4 in the ninth.
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Or divide 44 by 5 to get 8 4/5. 8 full rooms; one with 4.