alleryMultiplication of whole numbers is the same as what?
ARepeated addition
BCounting backwards
CRepeated halving
DRepeated subtraction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Repeated addition
1. 3 groups of 4 means 4 + 4 + 4.
2. So multiplication is repeated addition.
3. Repeated subtraction describes division.
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