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?

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Konrad Dzwinel · Answer 1 · 2021-02-23T07:38:23+0000

Answer:

she moved the decimal incorrectly

Explanation:

mikayla evaluated the expression 0.86 × 23.4 using the steps shown below.

0.86

× 23.4

344

2580

+ 17200

= 201.24