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Answer to Problem 19:
I would take 32 and divide by 4, which gives me 8, and then multiply by 10 to get an answer of 80. Or I could also divide 32 by 4 to get 8, then put a 0 after the 8 to get 80.
TEACHER NOTES:
These are only two of many mental math strategies than can be used to solve problems. Additional mental strategies may be found in Mental Math in the Middle Grades. [1]
[1] Hope, J., Reys, B., & Reys, R. (1987). Mental math in the middle grades. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour Publications.