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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-11-12

Ming's DVD collection includes 16 adventure movies, 7 comedies, 12 westerns, and 8 mysteries. He wants to keep 8 of the DVDs and give the rest away. If Ming gives the remaining DVDs to each of his 5 friends, how many DVDs will each friend receive?

Asked by Yamilettecuello

Answer (2)

43 total movies the type of movies is added in to confuse you pay no ttention just add the total. he keeps 8 of them 43 - 8 = 35
he gives them to 5 friends
35 DIVIDED by 5 = 7
each friend would get 7 each

Answered by heldridge34 | 2024-06-10

Ming has a total of 43 DVDs. After keeping 8 for himself, he gives away 35 DVDs which can be evenly distributed among his 5 friends. Each friend will receive 7 DVDs.
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Answered by heldridge34 | 2024-12-17