Answer: a. 1734 b. 477000
Explanation:
We know that,
Distributive property : a(b+c) = ab+ac
a. 17 x 102
= 17 (100+2)
= 17 x 100 + 17 x 2 [Distributive property ]
= 1700+34
= 1734
b. 477×1035 -477×35
= 477 (1035-35) [Distributive property ]
= 477 (1000)
= 477000