Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
"Double" means **multiply by 2** or **add the number to itself**. It's asking: what is 7 × 2?
7 × 2 = **14**
Or think of it as: 7 + 7 = **14**
This is a basic arithmetic concept called **multiplication as repeated addition**. When you double any number, you're simply taking two of that number.
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **A) 10** — You might mistakenly add 3 to 7 instead of doubling. This catches students who rush.
- **B) 13** — This is 7 + 6, perhaps from mental confusion or adding the wrong number.
- **D) 16** — This is 7 + 9 or could come from doubling 8 instead of 7. Easy mix-up under exam pressure!
These distractors are designed to catch careless errors or confusion about what "double" means.
**Quick takeaway**
**Double always means "times 2"** — so double of any number *n* is simply *n* × 2, nothing more, nothing less!
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