When you add 55 and 45 the sum is 100. When you add 65 and 35 the sum is also 100. But which is greater: 55 multiplied by 45 or 65 multiplied by 35?
- 55 multiplied by 45
- They are equal.
- 65 multiplied by 35
- None of these
Answer
The correct answer is A) 55 multiplied by 45.
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