Question

Some students equally share 5 baskets of plums. Each basket has 16 plums. Write an algebraic expression to represent this situation. Then explain how you chose which variable and operations to use.
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Part 1
Let s represent the number of students. An expression that represents this situation is
  
left parenthesis 5 times 16 right parenthesis divided by s.
​(Use the operation symbols in the math palette as​ needed.)
Part 2
Explain how you chose which variable and operations to use.
A.
The letter s is used because​ "students" begins with s. The words​ "share" and​ "equally" represent division. Add to find the total number of plums shared.
B.
The letter s is used because​ "students" begins with s. The word​ "share" represents addition and the word​ "equally" represents multiplication. Multiply to find the total number of plums shared.
C.
The letter s is used because​ "students" begins with s. The words​ "share" and​ "equally" represent division. Multiply to find the total number of plums shared.
D.
The letter s is used because​ "students" begins with s. The words​ "share" and​ "equally"

Answer 1

Part 1: (5 × 16) ÷ s (or 80 ÷ s)

Part 2: Choose C.
- s stands for "students."
- Multiply 5 baskets by 16 plums to get the total number of plums (5×16 = 80).
- Then "share" and "equally" mean divide that total among s students, so divide by s.