Question

a total of k passengers went on a bus trip. Each of the n buses that were used to transport the passengers could seat a maximum of x passengers. if one bus had 3 empty seats and the remaining buses were filled, which of the following expresses the relationship among n, x, k?


nx-3=k

nx+3=k

n+x+3=k

nk= x+3

Answer 1

B

Answer 2

that is not the right answer

Answer 3

Why?

Answer 4

it is A in my book

Answer 5

Oh wait, yes minus

Answer 6

Because of 3 empty..i read wrong as 3 more people

Answer 7

So yes, a

Answer 8

sorry

Answer 9

ok can u plz explain why it is A?

Answer 10

@Veelution

Answer 11

if all buses were filled, then k = nx

Answer 12

But one bus has 3 less people, so there are 3 less than nx, which is k = nx - 3

Answer 13

thanku so much :)

Answer 14

np