Question

There are $7$ sunglasses and $4$ flip-flops. Which of the following options correctly shows the total number of items?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Solution: Option C

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Ask:
What information do we get from the question?
Ans: Sunglasses: $7$, Flip-flops: $4$

What do we need to find out?
Ans: We need to correctly identify the number frame that shows the total number of items.

How can we find the total number of items?
Ans: We need to add $7$ and $4$ to find the total number of items.

What is the total?
Ans: $11$

How can we identify the correct number frame?
Ans: The number frame with $11$ counters will be the correct answer.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.


WB: If required, use the whiteboard to draw the number frame and write the equation.

Probing Question:
Q. How many flip-flops should be reduced so that the total number of items can be represented in a 10-number frame? Why?
A: 1, because $7+3=10.$