Question

Lynn wants to multiply

44
×
305
. She says that all she has to do is find
4
×
305
and then double that number.
Which explains whether or not Lynn's method will give her the correct answer?

A.
Lynn's method will give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 44.

B.
Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 6, not by 44.

C.
Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 8, not by 44.

D.
Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer.
Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 16, not by 44.

Answer 1

C.Lynn's method will not give her the correct answer. Multiplying by 4 and then doubling the product is the same as multiplying by 8, not by 44.

Explanation: