In a game, a player earns 4 points every time a clock ticks. If the clock ticks 9 times, how many points does the player earn?
Answer
36
The correct answer is 36 — State the total points earned.
Step-by-step solution
- Identify the points earned for each tick: .
- Multiply the points per tick by the total number of ticks: .
- Compute the product: .
- State the total points earned.
Common mistake: Multiplying by 9 incorrectly or forgetting to multiply
Concept tested: Multiplication
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