Question

There are 3 people fishing at a lake. Each person caught 5 fish. What was the total number caught by 9 people? ​

Answer 1

45 fish

Explanation:

Given :

• Each of the 3 people caught 5 fish

Solving :

• For 9 people, multiply the number caught by each into 9
• 5 × 9
• 45 fish

Answer 2

Each person caught 5 fish.

Multiply 5 fish by total people.

5 x 9 = 45

Answer: 45 fish