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Lynn wants to multiply 44 × 305. She says that all she has to do is find 4×305 and then double that number.

Which explains whether or not Lynn's method will give her the correct answer?

A.
Lynn's method will give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 44.

B.
Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 6, not by 44.

C.
Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 8, not by 44.

D.
Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 16, not by 44.

User Cbrauchli
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Answer: it’s C

Explanation:

User Napolean
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Answer C is correct because 2×(4×305) is the same as (2×4)×305 and 2×4=8.
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