Question

Choose the mathematical sentence that most accurately expresses the

information in the problem, and would be most helpful in solving it.
After taking 4 pieces of fruit out of a bag, 12 pieces of fruit remained. How
many pieces of fruit were in the bag to start?
A. f: 4 = 12
B. 12 - 4 = f
C. 12 : f= 4
D. f-4 = 12
E. 4 + f = 12
F. 12 + f = 4

Answer 1

D. f-4=12

Explanation:

total fruits (f)

took 4

12 remained

taken + remainder = initial total

4 + 12 = f

f = 12 -4