Question

George wants to get a degree in engineering. He estimates it will take him four years to complete the degree and that he will spend about $8,000 a year for tuition, fees, books and room and board. How much will ti cost George to get his degree?

Answer 1

1 year costs $8,000
2 years cost $8,000 + $8,000 = 2 x $8,000 = $16,000
3 years cost $8,000 + $8,000 + $8,000 = 3 x $8,000 = $24,000
4 years cost ? x $8,000 = ??
Can you tell what numbers go in ? and ??
This is a multiplication problem.

Answer 2

32,000?(:

Answer 3

correct, 4 x $8,000 = $32,000

Answer 4

yep 8000 * 4 ?=32000