Question

1. find the product of 23 x 45. *

115
920
1,035
135

1. what is the value of the 2 in 3.24? *

2
0.2
200
0.02

Explanation:

Step1: Split 45 into 40+5

$23 \times 45 = 23 \times (40 + 5)$

Step2: Distribute multiplication

$= (23 \times 40) + (23 \times 5)$

Step3: Calculate each product

$= 920 + 115$

Step4: Sum the results

$= 1035$

Step5: Identify digit place in 3.24

The 2 is in tenths place, so value is $2 \times \frac{1}{10} = 0.2$

Answer:

1. 1,035
2. 0.2