Multi Numerical Expressions

Which expression matches the situation? For 5 nights a week for 2 weeks, Amir played 3 different video games for 15 minutes each.

• (5 × 2) × (3 × 15)

• 36 + (2 × 3)

• (5 + 10) ÷ 5

• (12 × 2) + (4 × 3)

Which expression matches the situation?

The plant is 36 inches tall. It grows 2 inches each month for 3 months.

• (5 × 2) × (3 × 15)

• 36 + (2 × 3)

• (5 + 10) ÷ 5

• (12 × 2) + (4 × 3)

Which expression matches the situation?

Teresa buys 5 chocolate chip cookies and 10 oatmeal cookies. She divides them equally between 5 lunch boxes.

• (5 × 2) × (3 × 15)

• 36 + (2 × 3)

• (5 + 10) ÷ 5

• (12 × 2) + (4 × 3)

Which expression matches the situation? Vince scored twelve 2-point baskets and four 3-point free throws.

• (5 × 2) × (3 × 15)

• 36 + (2 × 3)

• (5 + 10) ÷ 5

• (12 × 2) + (4 × 3)

Dominick makes a design with 5 rows of 6 tiles. He frames the same design in 7 different frames to sell at the craft fair. Choose the expression to match the words. How many tiles does Dominick use?

• (5 + 6) × 7; 77 tiles

• (5 × 6) × 7; 210 tiles

• (5 × 6) - 7; 23 tiles

• (5 × 6) + 7; 37 tiles

Tim buys three 6-packs of apple juice boxes and five 4-packs of cranberry juice boxes for his party. Write an expression to match the words. How many boxes of juice does Tim buy?

• (3 + 6) + (5 + 4); 18 boxes

• (3 + 6) + (5 - 4); 10 boxes

• (3 × 6) + (5 × 4); 38 boxes

• (3 × 6) + (5 - 4); 17 boxes

Which expression shows the cost of one adult admission ticket and 9 thrill ride tickets?

• $15 + (9 × $3)

• $12 + (9 × $3)

• $15 + (9 + $3)

• ($15 × 9) + $3

Bandar and Courtney each paid $12 for admission. They bought 14 thrill ride tickets. Which expression shows their cost?

• $12 + (14 × $3)

• (2 × $12) + (14 × $3)

• (2 × $12) + 14

• $12 + (14 + $3)

Riley bought a child admission ticket and 6 funland ride tickets. He used a coupon for a $5 discount. Which expression shows Riley’s total cost?

• $12 + (6 × $2)

• $12 + ($6 + $2) − $5

• $12 + (6 × $2) − $5

• $12 + (6 × $2) + $5

The classroom has 12 chairs on the right side of the room, 15 chairs on the left, and 9 chairs stacked in the back. Mrs. Kim wants to divide the chairs evenly into 3 groups. Which expression represents the situation?

• 12 + 15 + 9 × 3

• 12 + 15 + (9 ÷ 3)

• 12 + 15 + 9 + 3

• (12 + 15 + 9) ÷ 3