Final answer:
To simplify the expression 15 × (6/30), the fraction is first reduced to (1/5), then multiplied by 15 to get a final answer of 3, which is not listed in the multiple-choice options provided.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student needs to reduce the expression 15 × (6/30) into its simplest form. To do this, you can first simplify the fraction (6/30) by finding the greatest common divisor of both the numerator and the denominator, which is 6. Reducing the fraction (6/30) yields (1/5). Now, multiply the simplified fraction by 15: 15 × (1/5), which equals 3.
The final answer is a whole number, 3. Therefore, the correct option from the multiple choices provided is not listed. Each of the given options (a) 3/2, (b) 1/2, (c) 1/3, and (d) 5 is incorrect, as the correct answer is 3.