Question

Calculate 12 x 15 by changing the numbers into friendlier numbers as we saw in the videos. Show how you work it out – write out your methods using the number keys on your computer here: Please write your response.

Answer 1

Answer:

The product 12 × 15 in friendlier numbers is (10 + 2) × (10 + 5) = 180

Step-by-step explanation:

The parameter given are;

To 12 × 15 by changing the numbers into friendlier numbers

The product in 12 × 15 written with friendlier numbers (or in a simplified format can be given as follows;

12 × 15 = (10 + 2) × (10 + 5)

Which gives;

(10 + 2) × (10 + 5) = 10² + 10 × 5 + 2 × 10 + 2 × 5

From which we have;

10² + 10 × 5 + 2 × 10 + 2 × 5 = 100 + 50 + 20 + 10 = 180

Therefore;

12 × 15 = 180.