Question

A company buys printer paper in a box which contains 8 packages. If each package of paper costs 3 dollar, how much does a box of paper cost? Which equation shows how much 12 boxes will cost?

A.) 8+3x12
B.) 24÷12
C.) 24+12
D.) 24x12

Answer 1

D. Would be an equation you could use

Answer 2

3x8= $24 for a box of paper. So, D) 24x12 is the answer. For 12 boxes it would cost $288.