Question

A group of students arranged a picnic. Each student contributed Rs 261 whole 1/2. The total contribution was Rs 2876 whole 1/2. How many students are there in the group? with proper explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

16 students.Pls mark it as brainliest

Step-by-step explanation:

Total money = Rs 976 1/2 = (mixed fraction converted to—)

=Rs 1953/2.

Now, each student contributes= Rs 61 1/2= (mixed fraction converted to —)

= Rs 123/2. Therefore, total no. of students=Rs (1953/2÷123/2) = 15.87; rounding off 15.87 to 16. [Ans] — There were 16 students (approx).