Question

Which situation is best represented by the equation below?

7 × (-20) = -140
A. Mae received 7 gift cards worth 20 dollars each.

B. Mae received 20 gift cards worth 7 dollars each.

C. Mae spent 7 dollars each to purchase 20 gift cards.

D. Mae spent 20 dollars each to purchase 7 gift cards.

Answer 1

money left her possession so she is 'minus'

Answer 2

D. Mae spent 20 dollars each to purchase 7 gift cards.