Question

regans class is preparing for a field trip. her teacher purchased bottled water for the trip and asked regan to stock a cooler with 2 bottles for every student who is going. 3 of the students didnt turn in permission slips and arent going on the trip. so, regan stocks the cooler with 46 bottles of water. what is the total number of students in regans class? students

Explanation:

Step1: Find number of students going

Since there are 2 bottles for each student going and 46 bottles in total, divide the total number of bottles by 2 to get the number of students going.
$46\div2 = 23$

Step2: Find total number of students

Add the 3 students who aren't going to the number of students going.
$23 + 3=26$

Answer:

26