Question

mr. shen likes for his homework assignments to have 2 addition problems for every 3 subtraction problems. which of the following homework assignments could mr. shen create? choose 3 answers: a 3 addition problems and 4 subtraction problems b 6 addition problems and 9 subtraction problems c 16 addition problems and 24 subtraction problems d 8 addition problems and 12 subtraction problems

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the ratio

The ratio of addition problems to subtraction problems Mr. Shen likes is 2:3. We need to check the ratios of the given options.

Step2: Check option A

For 3 addition and 4 subtraction problems, the ratio is 3:4, which is not equal to 2:3.

Step3: Check option B

For 6 addition and 9 subtraction problems, the ratio is $\frac{6}{9}=\frac{2}{3}$, which is the required ratio.

Step4: Check option C

For 16 addition and 24 subtraction problems, the ratio is $\frac{16}{24}=\frac{2}{3}$, which is the required ratio.

Step5: Check option D

For 8 addition and 12 subtraction problems, the ratio is $\frac{8}{12}=\frac{2}{3}$, which is the required ratio.

Answer:

B. 6 addition problems and 9 subtraction problems
C. 16 addition problems and 24 subtraction problems
D. 8 addition problems and 12 subtraction problems