Question

What is the number of matchsticks you need to make '$n$' number of $2$s if 5 matchsticks are used to make one 2?

• A. $2n$
• B. $5n$
• C. $5+n$
• D. $2+5n$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $5n$

A $2$ made using matchsticks as 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.