Q. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 4.56×0.031?Choose 1 answer:(A) 456×31÷100(B) 456×31÷1,000(C) 456×31÷10,000(D) 456×31÷100,000
Convert to Whole Numbers: Convert the decimal multiplication to an equivalent multiplication involving whole numbers by multiplying both numbers by appropriate powers of 10.4.56×0.031 can be written as (456/100)×(31/1000).
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators separately.(456×31)/(100×1000)=14136/100000.
Compare with Options: Compare the result with the given options to find the equivalent expression. 14136/100000 is the same as 456×31÷100000, which corresponds to option (D).