A parts clerk has 11 of the 3/8-inch SAE nuts in stock and orders 131 additional nuts. How many nuts will there be when the new order arrives?
A) 140
B) 142
C) 145
D) 150

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the total number of nuts, we simply add the number of nuts already in stock to the number of nuts ordered:

11 + 131 = 142

Therefore, when the new order arrives, there will be 142 nuts in stock. The best choice is B.

A Parts Clerk Has 11 of the 3/8-Inch SAE Nuts