A person who is calculating the exact answer to 28 x 15 mentally starts by thinking about factors of 28 and making them into multiples of 15. Which step would indicate that the person has taken the process too far

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Arabella Owen

24 May, 17:29

A person who is calculating the exact answer to 28 x 15 mentally starts by thinking about factors of 28 and making them into multiples of 15. Which step would indicate that the person has taken the process too far

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Chicken Legs · Answer 1

C. 3.5 * 120

Explanation:

The correct complete question should be with these options

a) 14 x 30

b) 7 x 60

c) 3.5 x 120

d) None of these

Let's consider simple mental calculation of all the options one after the other

A. 14 x 30

= 14x3x10

=42x10=420 (simple 3 steps)

B. 7x60

=42x10 = 420 (simple 2 steps)

C. 3.5x120

=3x120+120x0.5

=360+60=420 (complex steps)

The correct answer is C because it involves multiple complex steps than the other options. It easier mentally break numbers up into smaller and easier pieces of integers than working with decimals.