Raymond B. answered 10/04/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
2x42 = 84 pounds to feed all 3, for 2 days, if the problem means 42 pounds for 1 day for all 3
3x2x42= 252 pounds to feed all 3 for 2 days, if the problem meant each bear ate 42 pounds in 1 day. That seems unlikely, unless they're extremely hungry bears
but the problem as worded is ambiguous and could mean either