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l show how the distributive property can make the arithmetic simpler in the following problems3×(50.15)

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Distributive Property: it express as : m = a + b

In the given data :the number is 3 x ( 50.15)

Split the number into rwo equa parts

50.15 into 25 + 25.15


\begin{gathered} 3*(50.15)=3(25+25.15) \\ 3*(50.15)=3\text{ x 25 + 25.25 x 3} \\ 3*(50.15)=75\text{ + 75.75 dollars} \\ 3*(50.15)=150.5\text{ dollars} \end{gathered}

Answer : 150.5

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