26. What is the result of multiplying 20.3 by 2? (Enter a numerical value only.)
Answer: B
The result of multiplying 20.3 by 2 is 40.6.
Multiplying 20.3 by 2 yields a result of 40.6, which is the correct answer.
A) 40.5
This option is incorrect because multiplying 20.3 by 2 results in 40.6, not 40.5. The calculation of 20.3 multiplied by 2 gives a precise total of 40.6.
B) 40.6
This option is correct as it reflects the accurate result of multiplying 20.3 by 2. The calculation can be verified: 20.3 × 2 = 40.6.
C) 41
This option is incorrect because it overestimates the result of the multiplication. The actual product of 20.3 and 2 is 40.6, which is less than 41.
D) 39.5
This option is incorrect as it underestimates the product of the multiplication. The correct calculation shows that 20.3 multiplied by 2 results in 40.6, not 39.5.
Conclusion
The correct answer, 40.6, accurately represents the product of the multiplication problem posed. All other options either underestimate or overestimate the correct result, demonstrating their inaccuracy in the context of this mathematical operation.