Question

Mike packed an equal number of flashlights in each of x gift boxes. The number of compartments in each gift box was 3 more than the number of boxes. The number of flashlights in each compartment of a box was 2 more than the number of compartments in each box. The expression below shows the total number of flashlights that Mike packed in all the boxes:

x(x + 3)(x + 5)

Which expression shows the number of flashlights in each compartment?

x + 3
x + 5
(x + 3)(x + 5)
x(x + 3)(x + 5)
@iGreen. i think B

Answer 1

Is it B?

Answer 2

No, B is incorrect..

Answer 3

(x + 3) I believe this represents compartments, and (x + 5) represents flashlights..so what do you think?

Answer 4

okay then can you help me find out what is correct?

Answer 5

A

Answer 6

OR C

Answer 7

Yes, C is correct.