Question

Which describes the calculations that could be used to solve this problem? Tina has 37 oranges to pack into boxes and bags. She has one box that will hold 13 oranges. She will put the rest of the oranges into bags with 4 oranges in each bag. How many bags of oranges will Tina be able to fill? A. Add 4 + 13. Then add 37 to the sum. B. Subtract 37 – 13. Then divide the difference by 4. C. Add 37 + 13. Then divide the sum by 4. D. Subtract 37 – 13. Then multiply the difference by 4.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Subtract 13 from 37. Then divide the difference by 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

       Total = 37 oranges

    - 1 box = 13 oranges (Subtract 13 from 37)

For bags  = 24 oranges

Each bag holds four oranges. Divide the number of oranges by four.