Question

Aimee went to a stationary shop. She purchased 2 packs of red pens, 4 packs of black pens, and 3 packs of blue pens.

The cost of each pack of pens was $2.50. Which expression shows the total amount Aimee spent on the pens?
A ($2.50 x 2 x 4x3)
B $2.50 x (2+4+3)
C($2.50 x 2) + 3+4
D (52.50 +2 +4+3)

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The answer is B.

Each pack costs 2.50, so this means we can add all of our packs brought together, before multiplying. (2+4+3)=7. So our final equation should be 7 x 2.50 ,therefore B is our correct answer.

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