Question

Which expression could be used to represent the phrase three and one-half times the number of colored pencils in the box where p represents the number of colored pencils in the box?

Multiple choice question.
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A)
3.5÷p

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B)
p÷3.5

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C)
p−3.5

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D)
3.5p

Answer 1

The phrase "three and one-half times the number of colored pencils in the box" can be represented mathematically as \( 3.5 \times p \), where \( p \) is the number of colored pencils in the box.

Therefore, the correct expression is:

**D) 3.5p**