Question

Paul purchased 3 video games for $17.25 each. Which expression is the best choice to help him determine the total amount of money he spent?

(3)(−17.25) = −51.75; he spent $51.75

(−3)(17.25) = −51.75; he spent $51.75

(3)(17.25) = 51.75; he spent $51.75

(−3)(−17.25) = 51.75; he spent $51.75

Answer 1

just took this quiz the correct answer is actually A (3) (-17.25)

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Explanation:

Answer 2

(3)(17.25) = 51.75; he spent $51.75

Because everything in the problem is positive, no negative numbers are needed.