A child needs to multiply 1300 × 40. She begins to multiply using the traditional algorithm but gets confused with the placement of the zeros. An alternative strategy that would make this problem easier would be to use:
a. compensation.
b. equal additions.
c. decade multiplication.
d. regrouping and renaming.
ANSWER:
c
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