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How do you evaluate #66\frac{2}{3}\times 240#?

Answer 1

Gianna Caruso

#16000#

Rewrite the equation

#(66 xx 240) + (2/3 xx 240)#

#15840 + ( (2 xx 240)/3)#

#15840 + (480/3)#

#15840 + 160#

#16000#

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Answer 2

Mila Anderson

To evaluate ( 66\frac{2}{3} \times 240 ), follow these steps:

Convert the mixed number ( 66\frac{2}{3} ) to an improper fraction. ( 66\frac{2}{3} = \frac{200}{3} ).
Multiply the improper fraction by 240: ( \frac{200}{3} \times 240 = \frac{200 \times 240}{3} ).
Perform the multiplication: ( \frac{200 \times 240}{3} = \frac{48000}{3} ).
Simplify the fraction if possible: ( \frac{48000}{3} = 16000 ).

Therefore, ( 66\frac{2}{3} \times 240 = 16000 ).

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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