Question

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Maria purchased 4 packages of pens with 7 blue pens in each package. She
purchased another package of pens with 8 blue pens and 5 black pens. She
then purchased a package with 6 red pens. Which expression can be used to
find the number of pens Maria purchased?
A
[(4 x 7) + (8 × 5)] + 6
(4 x 7) x [(8 + 5) - 6]
(4 x 7) + [(8 × 5) x 6]
[(4 x 7) + (8 + 5)] + 6
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Explanation:

(4x7)+(8x5)+6 is the right answer as it is expressing the total amount of pens purchased by Maria.