Question

What is the number of matchsticks you need to make n number of 2's?

• A. $2n$
• B. $5n$
• C. $5+n$
• D. Cannot tell without knowing the value of $n$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $5n$

A 2 made using matchsticks is shown below.

It is understood that we would always require 5 matchsticks to make 2. So, to make 'n' '2's we need '5n' matchsticks.