. A student said that since 11 5 55, then 0.0011 5 is 0.55. Is the student’s reasoning correct? Give reasons for your answer.

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If the first is meant to be 11*5 = 55 and the second is 0.0011*5 = 0.55 then the second is wrong! It should be 0.0011*5 = 0.0055

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Alan Jan 7, 2015

Alan · Answer 1 · 2015-01-07T10:30:27

If the first is meant to be 11*5 = 55 and the second is 0.0011*5 = 0.55 then the second is wrong! It should be 0.0011*5 = 0.0055

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