Question 23
Algebraic ExpressionsA certain deck of cards contains r cards. After the cards are distributed evenly among 5 people, 8 cards are left over. In terms of r and s, how many cards did each person received?
- A.(r − s)/8
- B.s/(8 − r)
- C.(r − 8)/s
- D.3 − 8r
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C ((r − 8)/s)
Explanation
r − 8 cards are shared equally among s people, so each gets (r − 8)/s.