Question

Which expression could be used to solve this problem? Tom is making lunch for his 3 children. He wants to give each child 2 carrot sticks and 5 pieces of celery. How many of these vegetables does Tom need? A. 2 × (3 × 5) B. 3 × (2 + 5) C. 3 × 2 + 5 D. 5 + 2 × 3

Answer 1

Each child = 2 + 5

Three children = (2 + 5) x 3

Ansswe is B. 3 x (2 + 5)

Hope this helps. - M