Question

While at the beach in Caracas, Venezuela, I found 5 pearls and 5 diamonds, I was able to sell each pearl for $15 and each diamond for $18. Using the Distributive Law, calculate how much money I made. ​

Answer 1

Answer: 165

Explanation:

5 X( 15+18) = 5 X 15 + 5 X 18 = 75 + 90 = 165.

Distributive law = a.(b + c) = a. b + a. c