Question

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem? The Diva Clothing Factory used 149.4 yards of fabric in 3 days. It used the same amount of fabric each day. The Chic Clothing Factory used 166.8 yards of fabric in 3 days. It used the same amount of fabric each day. How much fabric did the two factories use altogether in one day? A. Step 1: Calculate how much fabric the Diva Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 2: Calculate how much fabric the Chic Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 3: Multiply the two amounts by 3. B. Step 1: Calculate how much fabric the Diva Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 2: Calculate how much fabric the Chic Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 3: Divide the two amounts by 3. C. Step 1: Calculate how much fabric the Diva Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 2: Calculate how much fabric the Chic Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 3: Add the two amounts. D. Step 1: Calculate how much fabric the Diva Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 2: Calculate how much fabric the Chic Clothing Factory used in a day. Step 3: Add the two amounts. Step 4: Multiply the sum by 2.

Answer 1

Step 1: Calculate how much fabric the Diva Clothing Factory used in a day.
             (149.4 yds ÷ 3 days = 49.8 yds/day)
Step 2: Calculate how much fabric the Chic Clothing Factory used in a day.
             (166.8 yds ÷ 3 days = 55.6 yds/day)
Step 3: Add the two amounts.                                                         
             (105.4 yds)

Answer: C