Question

Molly collected 81 shells in the first 5 days in 10 days at the beach. She collected y shells in the last 5 days. If Molly collected 31 shells in the last 5 days, how many shells did she collect altogether at the beach?
a.
81 – y; she collected 50 shells altogether.
b.
81 + y; she collected 112 shells altogether.
c.81/7
; she collected 50 shells altogether.
d.
81y; she collected 112 shells altogether.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

is it b or d

Answer 3

nvm then gezzz

Answer 4

f she collected 81 shells in the first 5 days, then she has 5 days remaining. So, whatever she picks up on those last days will be ADDED to 81. That is why the correct answer is B.