Question

Which answer describes the calculations that could be used to solve this problem?

Michelle bought 3 packages of beads and 22 ounces of jewelry wire at the craft fair. Each package of beads weighed 6 ounces. How many ounces of beads and jewelry wire did Michelle buy at the craft fair?

A.
Multiply 22 × 6. Then add 3 to the product.

B.
Add 22 + 6. Then multiply the sum by 3.

C.
Multiply 3 × 6. Then add 22 to the product.

D.
Add 22 + 3. Then multiply the sum by 6.

Answer 1

@K12awesomeness

Answer 2

@rebeccaxhawaii

Answer 3

@mathmale

Answer 4

which one do you think?

Answer 5

I think it's A

Answer 6

@rebeccaxhawaii

Answer 7

It's C..

Answer 8

If you say so.......

Answer 9

Tell me if it's right....

Answer 10

no direct answers @K12awesomeness

Answer 11

I think it c

Answer 12

I know ''no direct answers'', it's just I didn't know how to explain it to her.

Answer 13

yes its c because each bag of beads = 6 ounces
so 3x6+22

Answer 14

Okay

Answer 15

@K12awesomeness let them give you the answer it is THEIR question telling them the answer is not helping them long term
what happens the next time they have a problem they wont know how to do it themselves