March 2022 - Math Problem

Without using a calculator, can you figure out which product will be greater: 27 x 39 or 28 x 38?

Solution:

Think about 28 x 39...

  • For 27 x 39 you would need to add another group of 39.
  • For 28 x 38 you would only need to add another group another group of 28.
  • This means that 28 x 38 is larger.

Which is larger 134 x 215 or 135 x 214?  How much larger?

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