Question

The number of cars sold in May m was 60 less than four times the number of cars sold in April a. Which equation shows the

relationship between m and a?

Answer 1

m = 4a - 60, option b

Explanation:

Number of cars sold in May:

This was m.

60 less than four times the number of cars sold in April a

Four times the number of cars sold in April was 4a.

m was 60 less than 4a, that is, m is given by 4a subtracted by 60. So

m = 4a - 60, and the correct answer is given by option b.