Homework Help: Math word problem

Posted by marko on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 10:59pm.

Tremor Troll was very upset. He believed Trogmire Troll's claim that there were 500 humans living under Tremors bed. Tremor was relieved when he found that there were really only 150 humans under his bed. Trogmire had said that there were ______?____ more humans than the correct amount.

WOuld the answere be: 350 humans. more

Math word problem - Damon, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:05pm
500 - 150

+500
-150
----
_350

well I would say he overestimated by 350
Math word problem - DrBob222, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:06pm
yes

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