Question

seneca stadium has three different seating sections.
the copper level seats 1,120 people.
the silver level seats 830 fewer people than the copper section.
the gold level seats twice as many people as the silver section.
what is the total number of people that can be seated in the stadium?
show your work.
answer: _______________

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate silver level capacity

$1120 - 830 = 290$

Step2: Calculate gold level capacity

$290 \times 2 = 580$

Step3: Sum all section capacities

$1120 + 290 + 580 = 1990$

Answer:

1990