Question

The number of chocolates that Jax has is given below. Jane has an equal number of chocolates. How many chocolates do they have in all?

Answer 1

Say:
We will solve the given problem using rods and units and by breaking down the numbers into Tens and Ones.

Steps:

• There are 3 rods and 6 units. So, the given number is 3 Tens and 6 Ones = 30 + 6 = 36
• Therefore, Jax and Jane each have 36 chocolates.
• In order to find the total, we need to add 36 + 36.
• First, add the Ones, i.e., 6 + 6 = 12
• Next, add the Tens, 30 + 30 = 60
• Further, regroup and add the Tens and Ones, i.e., 60 + 12 = 72, represented by 7 rods and 2 units.
• Thus, they have 72 chocolates in total.
• Hence, option A is the answer.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to break down the numbers and draw rods and units to solve the equation as shown.