From 40 how did you get 10

During a bike challenge riders have to collect various colored ribbons each 1/2 mile they collect a red ribbon each eighth mile they collect a green ribbon and each quarter mile they collect a blue ribbion wich colors of ribion will be collected at the 3/4 markrer

What is the value of x in the equation (2)3) (x+6)= -18 a. -36 b. -33 c. -24 d. -18

Hannah paid $3.20 for 16 ounces of potato chips. hank paid $3.23 for 17 ounces of potato chips. who paid less per ounces?