Question

Which numbers are necessary to solve this problem?

Two students from each of the 50 states are invited to the National Spelling Bee. Each student has to spell 5 words correctly to make it to the finals.

How many students are invited to the National Spelling Bee?

A.
2 students, 50 states, 5 words

B.
2 students, 5 words

C.
50 states, 5 words

D.
2 students, 50 states

Answer 1

@horsegirl27

Answer 2

D.

Answer 3

okaaaaay

Answer 4

IMHO, it needs a fifth option: none of the above.
The correct answer is 100 students.

Answer 5

you needed to know the 2 and the 50 to get to 100, no?