Question

15 times as much as 1 fifth of 12

Answer 1

36

Explanation:

1) Work out what 1/5 of 12 is

To do this, we divide 12 by 5

12/5 = 2.4

2) Multiply 2.4 by 15

2.4 x 15 = 36

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This can be rewritten as 15 x 1/5 x 12

Multiplications alone can be performed in any order

1) Work out what 1/5 of 15 is

1/5 of 15

15/5 = 3

2) 3 multiplied by 12

3 x 12 = 36

Answer 2

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