If there are 26 students in each third-grade class and 3 third-grade classes in the school, how many students will attend an assembly for third graders if a total of 4 students are absent?
26 students in each third-grade class and 3 third-grade classes in the school so total of 3 third-grade classes students = 3 x 26 = 78 third-grade students
4 students are absent then 78 - 4 = 74
answer 74students will attend an assembly for third graders