Question

Which of the following represents 18 = 3 × 6?

A.
18 is 3 times as many as 6
B.
18 is 2 times as many as 9
C.
3 is 6 times as many as 18
D.
6 is 3 times as many as 18

Answer 1

• A) 18 is 3 times as many as 6

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Translate each wording to mathematical expression and compare with the given 18 = 3 × 6.

A) 18 is 3 times as many as 6:

• 18 = 3 × 6, yes same as given

B) 18 is 2 times as many as 9:

• 18 = 2 × 9, different from the given

C) 3 is 6 times as many as 18:

• 3 = 6 × 18, wrong

D) 6 is 3 times as many as 18:

• 6 = 3 × 18, wrong