Question

Tickets to the school play cost $9 for adults and $5 for students. The Wilson family bought 3 adult tickets and 4 student tickets. Which expression matches the situation?

A. 9(3) + 5(4)
B. 3(5) + 9(4)
C. (5+9) + (3+4)
D. 47

Answer 1

A

Because of 3 adults bought 3 tickets, 9 x 3. 9(3)

4 students bought 4 tickets, 4 x 5, 4(3)