susie makes gift baskets for a party. she has 13 baskets leftover from last party and plans to make 12 more each day. if there are 15 owrkdays until party how many baskets will she have. I have 2 answers 193 or 181. Not sure of correct method. 12*15+13=193 or a sub n=13+(15-1)12=181????

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susie makes gift baskets for a party.  she has 13 baskets leftover from last party and plans to make 12 more each day.  if there are 15 owrkdays until party how many baskets will she have.  I have 2 answers 193 or 181.  Not sure of correct method.  12*15+13=193  or a sub n=13+(15-1)12=181????

shubhamsrg · Answer

Why makes you think 181 ? Weird logic that one.

anonymous · Answer

using explicit formula since that is the lesson for this question