Question

A group of 17 students collected a total of 85 cans for recycling.

If each student collected the same amount, how many cans did each student collect?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer 1

The correct option is C 5

Total number of cans collected = 17
Number of students = 85

The number of cans collected by each will be the quotient obtained on dividing 85 by 17.

Using long division, we get:


Quotient = 5
Hence, each students collects 5 cans for recycling.