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Anders and Jake both work out the answer to 0.8 × 5. Anders says: "the answer is 4.0." Jake says: "The answer is 4." Are they both correct? Explain tour answer

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Answer:

Yes, Both are correct

Explanation:

Both are correct because 0 after decimal does not change value if nothing is after it i.e.,1/100 th place and further

therefore, 8.0=8

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