SOLUTION: There are 4 water parks in a state. Each park has 9 pools and there are 8 lifeguards at each pool. Dan claims that there are 288 lifeguards altogether. Which statement describes

Question 859226: There are 4 water parks in a state. Each park has 9 pools and there are 8 lifeguards at each pool. Dan claims that there are 288 lifeguards altogether.
Which statement describes the accuracy of Dan's claim?
A. It is incorrect because 8(9+4)=104.
B. It is incorrect because 4(9+8)=68.
C. It is incorrect because 9(4+8)=108.
D. It is correct because 4(9�8)=288.
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