This year, Carlos planted 6 more than one-third of the cucumber plants he planted last year. How many cucumber plants did he plant this year if last year he planted 12 plants?
Answer
A
6
B
9
C
10
D
12
Explanation
One-third of last year’s 12 plants is 12 ÷ 3 = 4. This year Carlos planted 6 more than that, so 4 + 6 = 10 plants. The correct choice is C, 10.
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