Which one of the following steps could be used as a shortcut method to multiply 12 by 50?

A.) multiply 12 by 5 then multiply that result by 100

B.) divide 12 by 2, then multiply that result by 50

C.) multiply 12 by 100, then divide that result by 2

D.) add 12 and 50, then multiply that result by 10

Question

Eliza Richmond

26 September, 10:12

+4

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Kieran Hogan · Answer 1

A, I think. I could be wrong though.

Kyson Dudley · Answer 2

The answer is C because 12*100 is 1200. 1200/2 is 600 which is also the answer to 12*50

Which one of the following steps could be used as a shortcut method to multiply 12 by 50?A.) multiply 12 by 5 then multiply that result by 100B.) divide 12 by 2, then multiply that result by 50C.) multiply 12 by 100, then divide that result by 2D.) add 12 and 50, then multiply that result by 10