Question

Leon is using an area model to multiply 38×14. First, he makes a rectangle that is 38 units long and 14 units tall. Then, he breaks it into smaller parts using place value to make it easier to multiply. Use the drop-down menus to show the area of each part.

Answer 1

300, 120, 80 and 32 respectively.

Explanation:

To break it down for easy multiplication, write

38 as 30 + 8

14 as 10 + 4

Now let's multiply

(30 + 8)(10 + 4) = 300 + 120 + 80 + 32

So the areas of each part would be

300, 120, 80 and 32 respectively.