Chapter SH, Problem 1.10EP

To determine

To calculate the value of the expression $5\frac{1}{6}(30)$ using distributive property

Answer to Problem 1.10EP

155

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Expression $5\frac{1}{6}30$

Formula used:

Use distributive property to evaluate the answer

Calculation: solving the whole number

  $(5+\frac{1}{6}).30$

Solving it further

  $5(30)+\frac{1}{6}(30)$

Applying distributive property

  $150+5$

The final answer is

  $155$