Question

Which number sentences show how to solve the problem? Luis bought 5 bags of red balloons for the party. Ruby bought 8 bags of mixed-color balloons. Each bag contains 35 balloons. How many balloons did Luis and Ruby buy altogether? A. 8 + 35 = 43 and 5 + 35 = 40 and 43 + 40 = 83 balloons B. 5 + 8 = 13 and 13 + 35 = 48 ballons C. 5 x 35 = 175 and 8 x 35 = 280 and 175 + 280 = 455 ballons D. 5 x 8 = 40 and 40 x 35 = 1400 balloons

Answer 1

C. 5 x 35 = 175 and 8 x 35 = 280 and 175 + 280 = 455 ballons

Explanation:

C. 5 x 35 = 175 and 8 x 35 = 280 and 175 + 280 = 455 ballons

Answer 2

C. 5 x 35 = 175 and 8 x 35 = 280 and 175 + 280 = 455 ballons