Question 1 of 47intermediate🔍 AnalyzeEssay2 marks

Place the digits 2, 5, and 3 appropriately to get a product close to 100. Share your reasoning in class.

Correct Answer

Using digits 2, 5, and 3: 25×325 \times 3 = 75 35×235 \times 2 = 70 23×523 \times 5 = 115

The product closest to 100 is 115 from 23×523 \times 5.

Alternative arrangements: 52×352 \times 3 = 156 53×253 \times 2 = 106

Answer: The arrangement 53×253 \times 2 = 106 is closest to 100.

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Explanation

This question encourages students to explore different arrangements of digits and compare products to find the one closest to 100. Multiple arrangements are possible, and students should discuss which gives the result nearest to 100.

Solution Steps

  1. List all arrangements: 25×325 \times 3, 35×235 \times 2, 23×523 \times 5, 52×352 \times 3, 53×253 \times 2

  2. Calculate each product

  3. Compare each product to 100

  4. Identify the product closest to 100

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