Question

PART A

Mrs. Jackson is planning an outdoor barbeque. She will cook 2 ears of corn per person plus two extra. If 16 people plan to come, how many ears of corn will Mrs. Jackson cook?

Answer 1

30 or 64

Explanation:

30 Because... 2 corns for every one till they rech 15..

that's mean (2 x 15)

64 Because... 2 corns plus 2 extra if they rech 16....

that's mean (4x16)

Answer 2

34

Explanation:

2 x 16 + 2

_________

2 x 16 = 32

_________

32 + 2 = 34