Question

The number of soccer balls on the ground is 3 more than 4 times 9. How many soccer balls are there on the ground?

• A. $36$
• B. $39$
• C. $33$
• D. $40$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $39$

• The number of balls is 3 more than 4 times 9.

• 4 times 9 = 4 ✕ 9 = 36
• The total number of balls is 3 more than 4 times 9.
• How can we find the number which is 3 more than 36?

We will add 3 to 36 to get the total number of balls.

• Total no. of balls = 36 + 3 = 39 balls
• Hence, there are 39 balls on the ground.
• Hence, option A is correct.