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Ankit writes the expression . Which sentence matches it exactly?

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  • A2 more than 5, times t
  • B5 more than twice t
  • Ct multiplied by 7
  • D2 more than 5 times t

Step-by-Step Solution

is '5 times t', and '+ 2' adds 2 to that result, so it reads '2 more than 5 times t'. The trap '5 more than twice t' uses the same digits in the wrong jobs — that would be . 'Multiplied by 7' wrongly adds the 5 and the 2 together.
Answer: D) 2 more than 5 times t

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