Question

Mikayla evaluated the expression 0.86 times 23.4 using the steps shown below. 0.86 times 23.4 = 344. 344 + 2580 + 17200 = 201.24 Which best explains Mikayla's error? Mikayla added the whole numbers incorrectly. Mikayla multiplied the whole numbers incorrectly. Mikayla moved the decimal incorrectly. Mikayla's answer should have been a whole number.

Answer 1

Answer:the answer to your question is c, hope this helps.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Mikayla moved the decimal incorrectly.

Explanation:

Mikayla's calculation

0.86 × 23.4

344

+ 2580

+ 17200

= 201.24

Correct calculation

0.86 × 23.4

344

+ 2580

+ 17200

= 20.124

Mikayla should have moved the decimal point

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