The tables in your classroom have square tops. Four students can comfortably sit at each table with ample working space. Putting tables together in clusters as shown will allow students to work in larger groups. 4 table clusters. 1 table has 4 chairs, 2 tables have 6 chairs, 3 tables have 8 chairs, 4 tables have 10 chairs.
There are 24 students in a math course at your school. How many tables must be put together to seat a group of six students? How many six person clusters would be needed for the entire class of 24?
a.
5 tables, 3 clusters
b.
3 tables, 4 clusters
c.
2 tables, 4 clusters
d.
4 tables, 2 clusters