Solve the problem.
-The city bridge has 7 lanes, all carrying equal numbers of cars. If 385 cars drive across the bridge, how many cars cross in each lane?
A)56 cars
B)62 cars
C)55 cars
D)392 cars

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If all 7 lanes carry equal numbers of cars, then we need to divide 385 by 7 to find out how many cars cross in each lane. 
385 ÷ 7 = 55, so each lane carries 55 cars. Therefore, the correct answer is choice C. To find out how many cars cross in each lane, we need to divide the total number of cars by the number of lanes:
385 cars ÷ 7 lanes = 55 cars per lane. Therefore, the best choice is (C) 55 cars.

Solve the Problem. -The City Bridge Has 7 Lanes, All Carrying Equal Numbers