Question

Jax and Jane arrange 76 books on 3 shelves. Help them arrange the books by choosing the right option.

• A. $25+15+40,40+25+15$
• B. $20+19+35,19+35+20$
• C. $22+17+37,17+37+22$
• D. $23+19+35,19+35+23$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $22+17+37,17+37+22$

Option A: $20+19+35=74$As per commutative property of addition $19+35+20=74$.
Option B: $22+17+37=76$As per commutative property of addition $17+37+22=76$.
Option C: $25+15+40=80$As per commutative property of addition $40+25+15=80$.
Option D: $23+19+35=77$As per commutative property of addition $19+35+23=77$.
So, the sum of the second equation is 76.
Hence, Option B is the correct option.