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Which will result in the greatest value? a. 5 x 0.3 b. 5 x 0.4 C. 5 ÷ 0.3 d. 5 ÷ 0.4

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Expressions that involve multiplication and division are given. It is required to find the one which will result in the greatest value.

Recall that when a number is multiplied by a number less than 1, it reduces the number.

Recall also that when a number is divided by a number between 0 and 1, it increases the number.

Since in options A and B, the number 5 is multiplied by numbers less than 1 in both options, it follows that the number reduces. Hence, cannot result in the greatest value.

For options C and D, the number 5 is divided by numbers between 0 and 1. Hence, the number will increase.

Notice that when a number is divided by a number between 0 and 1, the smaller the number you are dividing with, the larger the result.

Since 0.3 is less than 0.4, it follows that 5÷0.3 will be larger.

Hence, the expression that will give the greatest value is 5÷0.3.

Option C is the correct answer.

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