Problem: __ 2 a x __ b ____ cc in the multiplication problem above , a , b , and c represent distinct digits . if the sum of a and b is equal to 4.6 , what is the value of c ?
Rationale: if a + b = 4.6 assuming a and b are positive then a * b < 10 ( they could be either 1,2 , 3,4 ) therefore a * b = c 2 * b = c a + b = 4.6 three simple equations - divide the 1 st / 2 nd - - > a = 2 plug it the 3 rd - - > b = 2.6 - - > c = 5.2 ( answer b )
annotated_formula: divide(multiply(subtract(4.6, 2), const_10), add(const_4, const_1))