Question

Fill the blank by using the box method.

• A. 36,600 lb
• B. 36,000 lb
• C. 33,000 lb
• D. 39,600 lb

Answer 1

The correct option is D 39,600 lb

Each snowman weighs 120 lb.
$\text{So, weight of 330 snowman}=330\times 120\text{lb}$

Step 1: Break the numbers into easier numbers and write them together:


Step 2: Draw a 2x2 table and fill the numbers with the products in each box:


Step 3: Add all the products:

∴ Weight of 330 snowmen = 39,600 lb