Mr. Johnson is organizing the school Christmas play and needs 50 volunteers to help with decorating the auditorium. 5 students from each of the school’s 6 math classes have volunteered to help. 13 teachers have also volunteered to help. How many more volunteers will Mr. Johnson need?
Stream of thoughts:
7
Since 5 students from each of the 6 math classes have volunteered, there are 5 * 6 = 30 total student volunteers.

In addition to the 30 student volunteers, 13 teachers have also volunteered so there are 30 + 13 = 43 total volunteers.

Mr.

Johnson needs 50 volunteers and currently has 43 volunteers, so he needs 50 - 43 = 7 more volunteers.

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The answer: 7