Question

which statement means the same as 9 × 5 = 45? 45 is 5 times as large as 9. 45 is 50 times as large as 9. 5 is 9 times as large as 45. 9 is 5 times as large as 45.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall multiplication meaning

The multiplication $a\times b = c$ can be read as "c is b times as large as a". In $9\times5 = 45$, 45 is 5 times as large as 9.

Step2: Analyze each option

• Option "45 is 5 times as large as 9": Matches the multiplication - meaning interpretation.
• Option "45 is 50 times as large as 9": Since $9\times50=450

eq45$, this is wrong.

• Option "5 is 9 times as large as 45": Since $45\times9 = 405

eq5$, this is wrong.

• Option "9 is 5 times as large as 45": Since $45\times5=225

eq9$, this is wrong.

Answer:

45 is 5 times as large as 9.