Question

The final question on Walter's science exam was an essay question. Walter's essay

was 175 words long. This was 5 times more words than the minimum number of
required words. Which equation can be used to find n, the minimum number of
required words?
A 5 + n = 175
B 5 x 175 = n
C 175 - 5 = n
D5n = 175

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

If n=minimum number of required words and the essay is 175 words long which is 5 times more words than the minimum number of required words, you multiply n with 5 and equate to 175. To get n, you divide 175 with 5(175/5) which is 35 words.