Question

Which shows a correct order to solve this story problem?

The Johnson Chair Factory used 165.6 pounds of nails in 6 weeks.
The Martinez Table Factory used 154.2 pounds of nails in 6 weeks.

How many pounds of nails did the two factories use altogether in one week?

Answer 1

A.
Step 1: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Johnson Chair Factory used in a week.
Step 2: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Martinez Table Factory used in a week.
Step 3: Add the two amounts.

B.
Step 1: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Johnson Chair Factory used in a week.
Step 2: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Martinez Table Factory used in a week.
Step 3: Add the two amounts.
Step 4: Multiply the sum by 2.

C.
Step 1: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Johnson Chair Factory used in a week.
Step 2: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Martinez Table Factory used in a week.
Step 3: Divide the two amounts by 6.

D.
Step 1: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Johnson Chair Factory used in a week.
Step 2: Calculate how many pounds of nails the Martinez Table Factory used in a week.
Step 3: Multiply the two amounts by 6.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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