If c = 12, which statement is true?

(1 point)
Responses

c is 5 times as many as 4

c is 5 times as many as 4

27 is c times as many as 3

27 is c times as many as 3

6 times as many as c is 72

6 times as many as c is 72

8 more than c is 15

1 answer

Let's evaluate each statement one by one, given that \( c = 12 \).

  1. c is 5 times as many as 4:

    • To check this, calculate \( 5 \times 4 = 20 \).
    • Since \( c = 12 \), this statement is false.
  2. 27 is c times as many as 3:

    • To check this, calculate \( c \times 3 = 12 \times 3 = 36\).
    • Since 27 is not equal to 36, this statement is false.
  3. 6 times as many as c is 72:

    • To check this, calculate \( 6 \times 12 = 72 \).
    • Since both sides equal 72, this statement is true.
  4. 8 more than c is 15:

    • To check this, calculate \( 12 + 8 = 20 \).
    • Since 20 is not equal to 15, this statement is false.

Thus, the only true statement is 6 times as many as c is 72.