Question

Use properties of rational numbers to multiply the following: 3/13 * 143 a. 39 b. 33 c. 429 d. 143/39

Answer 1

To find the product of 3/13 and 143, you multiply the numerators and then the denominators and simplify. The result is 33. Therefore, the answer is option b.

Step-by-step explanation:

To multiply the rational number 3/13 by the integer 143, we use the properties of rational numbers:

• First, express the integer 143 as a fraction by placing it over 1, so it becomes 143/1.
• Now multiply the numerators: 3 * 143 = 429.
• Multiply the denominators: 13 * 1 = 13.
• The resulting fraction is 429/13.
• Finally, divide 429 by 13 to simplify the fraction to its lowest terms.

The simplified result is 33, as 429 divided by 13 equals 33. Therefore, the answer is option b.