Maya sells candles to her 5 neighbors. Each neighbor buys 2 boxes of candles. There are 6 candles in each box. What is the total number of candles that all of her neighbors will get?

Question

A.16 candles

B.30 candles

C.40 candles

D.60 candles

Answer 1

D. 60 candles.

Each neighbor buys 2 boxes, which means they each get 2 x 6 = 12 candles.

Since Maya has 5 neighbors, the total number of candles they will get is 5 x 12 = 60.