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Multiple choice

A box contains 42 marbles. Find the total number of marbles in 16 boxes.

  1. 252

  2. 582

  3. 672

  4. 994

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total marbles = marbles per box × number of boxes = 42 × 16 = 672. Using the distributive property: 42 × 16 = 42 × (10 + 6) = 420 + 252 = 672. This tests multiplication in a word problem context.

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