Question

The zoo currently has 132 pounds of frozen mixed fruit on hand to feed the animals for the next 7 days. If the exotic birds need to be fed 25 pounds of mixed fruit each day, which number expresses the difference between the number of pounds the zoo has on hand and the number of pounds needed?

A. 175
B. -55
C. -43

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

If the birds need 25 lbs every day, you can use the expression 25(7) which will get you 175. The question is asking for the difference, so you do 132 (what they have) - 175 (what they need) and thats your answer.

Answer 2

C. -43

Explanation:

25 x 7 = 175. 132 - 175 = -43.