Q. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 106×3.7?Choose 1 answer:(A) 106×37÷10(B) 106×37÷100(C) 106×37÷1,000(D) 106×37÷10,000
Problem Understanding: Understand the problem.We need to find an expression equivalent to multiplying 106 by 3.7. This involves understanding how to manipulate the expression to match one of the given choices.
Choice Analysis: Analyze the choices.Each choice involves multiplying 106 by 37 and then dividing by a power of 10. We need to determine which power of 10 will give us the original expression 106×3.7.
Fraction Conversion: Convert 3.7 to a fraction.3.7 can be written as 1037 because moving the decimal one place to the right (which is what happens when you multiply by 10) turns 3.7 into 37.
Application of Conversion: Apply the conversion to the original expression.Now we can rewrite 106×3.7 as 106×(1037). This is the same as multiplying 106 by 37 and then dividing by 10.
Matching the Expression: Match the rewritten expression to the choices.The expression 106×(1037) matches choice (A) 106×37÷10.
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