During a game, a player earns 3 points for every tick of a clock. The clock ticks 8 times in a minute. How many points does the player earn in that minute?
Answer
24
The correct answer is 24 — Multiply the number of ticks by points per tick: points.
Step-by-step solution
- Determine the total ticks: the clock ticks 8 times.
- Multiply the number of ticks by points per tick: points.
Common mistake: Multiplying the wrong numbers, e.g., 3×8 instead of 8×3 (though same in this case, but students often mix up order in more complex problems)
Concept tested: Multiplying ticks and points
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