standard_description: Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison, e.g., interpret 35 = 5 × 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5. Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations.
problem_activity: Problem 1
For parts (a) and (b) below,
Solve. Show or explain your work.
Assess the reasonableness of your answer.
a.   910 × 233
b.   852 × 488
Problem 2
Damian’s work on a multiplication problem is shown below.
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a.   Why is Damian’s answer not reasonable? Use estimation in your explanation.
b.   What mistake do you think Damian made? Why do you think he made that mistake?
c.   Find the correct product of 5,126 × 47.


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