Question

Ruth and Becca play a game. Ruth has 6 points. Becca has 3 times as many points as Ruth. Part A Ruth says that Becca has 9 points. Which statement best explains whether Ruth is correct or not? O Ruth is not correct because she should find the difference between 6 and 3. O Ruth is not correct because she should find the product of 6 and 3. O Ruth is correct because she adds 6 and 3. O Ruth is correct because she multiplies 3 and 3.

Answer 1

Step 1:

In this question, we are given the following question:

Ruth and Becca play a game. Ruth has 6 points.

Becca has 3 times as many points as Ruth.

Part A

Ruth says that Becca has 9 points.

Which statement best explains whether Ruth is correct or not?

SOLUTION:

Ruth is not correct because she should find the product of 6 and 3 -- OPTION B

Ruth and Becca play a game. Ruth has 6 points. Becca has 3 times as many points as Ruth. Part A Ruth says that Becca has 9 points. Which statement best explains whether Ruth is correct?