Question

Question 1

If each matchbox contains 50 matchsticks, then the number of matchsticks required to fill n such boxes is

(a) 50 + n

(b) 50 n

(c) 50 + n

(d) 50 - n

Answer 1

Option (b).

Given, number of matchsticks in each matchbox = 50

Total number of matchsticks in $n$ boxes = number of matchsticks in one box $\times$ $n$

$\therefore$Total number of matchsticks in $n$ boxes = 50 $\times$ n = 50n