Question

Mr. Wilkins delivers newspapers to several houses on Maple Street. He delivers 27 papers every day, Monday through Saturday, and 32 papers on Sunday. How many newspapers does Mr. Wilkins deliver to the homes on Maple Street in 4 weeks?

A.128 newspapers
B.236 newspapers
C.540 newspapers
D.776 newspapers

Answer 1

Answer: B.236 newspapers

Explanation:

Given : Mr. Wilkins delivers 27 papers every day, Monday through Saturday, and 32 papers on Sunday.

i.e. Total newspaper deliver in a week = 27 +32 =59

Then, Total newspapers deliver in 4 weeks = 4 x (Total newspaper deliver in a week)

= 4 x 59

= 236

Hence, 236 newspapers deliver to the homes on Maple Street in 4 weeks.

Correct option is B.