Question

How does 8 × 2 1 3 compare to 8? A) Less than 8 because you are multiplying by number less than 1. B) Greater than 8 because you are multiplying by a number less than 1. C) Less than 8 because you are multiplying by a number greater than 1. D) Greater than 8 because you are multiplying by a number greater than 1.

Answer 1

Greater than 8 because you are multiplying by a number greater than 1.

Explanation:

When 8 is multiple by another number, say x, the product is;

I) less than 8 if x<1

ii) equal to 8 if x=1

iii) greater than 8 if x> 1

Since 213 is greater than 1,then the product of 8 × 2 1 3 is greater than 8.