Question

mary bought 5 packages of 8 cupcakes. how many cupcakes did mary buy in all? a. 35 b. 40 c. 48 d. 32

Explanation:

Step1: Define total cupcakes formula

Total = Packages × Cupcakes per package

Step2: Substitute given values

$\text{Total} = 5 \times 8$

Step3: Calculate the product

$\text{Total} = 40$

Answer:

B. 40