Question

I need help with math help me?

Cindy bought 5 dresses for $20 each and 3 pairs of shoes for $20 each. She used this expression to calculate the total amount she spent.

(5 × 20) + (3 × 20)


What is another expression to calculate the total amount spent?
A) (5 + 3) × 20
B) 5 × (20 + 3)
C) 5 × 20 × 3
D) (5 + 20) × (3 + 20)

Answer 1

A) (5+3) x 20

Explanation:

5 and 3 both go into 20. So therefore the answer is A because 20 goes into both 5 and 3.

Answer 2

The answer is (5 + 3) × 20 I just took the test