Question

There are $8$ guitars and $3$ more flutes than guitars. How many flutes are there? Choose the correct equation to find the total number of musical instruments.

• A. $3;8+3=11$
• B. $11;8+11=19$
• C. $11;11-8=3$
• D. $5;8+5=13$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $11;8+11=19$

Solution: Option C

Say: Let us begin by finding the number of flutes.

Ask:
How many guitars are there?
Ans: $8$

How many flutes are there?
Ans: $3$ more than the number of guitars.

How will we do this?
Ans: By counting 3 forward after $8$.

So, how many is that?
Ans: $11$

Say: Now let us find the total number of musical instruments.

Ask:
How will we find the total number of musical instruments?
Ans: By adding the number of guitars and flutes.

How many guitars are there?
Ans: $8$

How many flutes are there?
Ans: $11$

What equation will be framed?
Ans: $11+8=19$

So, how many musical instruments are there in total?
Ans: $19$

Hence, Option C is correct.

WB: If required, use the whiteboard to represent the number of guitars and the number of flutes as shown and write the addition equation.