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12 October, 02:20

2. Which steps could be used to solve this story problem?

Zeph was organizing his workshop. He cleaned out his toolbox. He had 457 steel nails, 200 brass nails, and 234 screws. He saw that 87 of the steel nails were broken and so he threw them away.

How many nails does Zeph have now?

A.

Divide 200 : 87. Then add 457 to that quotient.

B.

Multiply 200 * 87. Then add 457 to that product.

C.

Subtract 87 from 457. Then add the difference to 200.

D.

Add 457 and 87. Then subtract 200.

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  1. 12 October, 04:29
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    Find the total nails: 457 steel and 87 brass. Then remove the broken nails.

    457 + 200 - 87

    This can be rewritten as 457 - 87, then add 200.
  2. 12 October, 04:57
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    The answer is C because you need to Subtract 87 - 457 equals200.
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