Question

Jack eats three lollipops in one minute. Jill eats two lollipops per minute. How many do they eat in total in 12 minutes? Show and explain your work.
-dont give me the answer i just want to know how to do it.

Answer 1

I think you can figure this out. If you are Jack and you are pigging down lollipops 3 each minute, how many will you eat in 12 minutes?

Answer 2

you multiply right?

Answer 3

right

Answer 4

Jack: 3 times 12 = X
Jill: 2 times 12 = Y

Answer: Y plus X = Answer

Answer 5

oh bahahaha 36. okay. thanks

Answer 6

Good for you!!!

Answer 7

and you're welcome

Answer 8

Don't forget to add the ones that Jill eats.

Answer 9

so the final answer is 60?

Answer 10

Yep

Answer 11

okay thanks a lot!