Question

Find the product. If possible, rename the product as a mixed number or a whole number. Write your answer in simplest form, using only the blanks needed. 5 × 8 = _____ .

A) 40
B) 13/3
C) 15/2
D) 15/2
E) 10

Answer 1

5 × 8 = 40

The correct answer is A.

Answer 2

The product of 5 multiplied by 8 is 40, which is a whole number and is thus in its simplest form. The correct answer is option A) 40.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question is asking to find the product of 5 multiplied by 8. To solve this, simply multiply the two numbers: 5 × 8 which equals 40. Since 40 is a whole number, it is already in its simplest form and cannot be expressed as a mixed number. Therefore, the answer to the question is 40, which corresponds to option A).