Chapter 12, Problem 27CUR

To determine

To evaluate : The value of the expression of $7\left(8.3\right)$ using the distributive property.

Answer to Problem 27CUR

Therefore, the value of the expression $7\left(8.3\right)$ is $58.1$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information : Using distributive property evaluate $7\left(8.3\right)$

Concept used : A multiplication fact can be broken up into the sum of two other multiplication facts like, $a\left(b+c\right)=\left(a\times b\right)+\left(a\times c\right)$ .

Calculation :

  $\begin{array}{l}7\left(8.3\right)\\ =7\left(8+0.3\right)\\ =\left(7\times 8\right)+\left(7\times 0.3\right)\\ =56+2.1\\ =58.1\end{array}$

Thus, the value of the expression $7\left(8.3\right)$ is $58.1$ .