Question

The number of tables available is 1/4 of 2 times the number of chairs ($x$) decreased by 5. The expression to find the number of tables is .

• A. $\frac{(2x-5)}{4}$
• B. $\frac{4}{2x-54}$
• C. $\frac{1}{4}2x$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{(2x-5)}{4}$

Let the number of chairs = $x$

Given: The number of tables available is 2 times the number of chairs ($x$) decreased by 5.
Expression that represents 2 times $x$ = 2$x$

Expression that represents 2 times $x$ decreased by 5 = 2$x$ - 5

Hence, the number of tables is $\frac{2x-5}{4}$.