To find the number that is the same as (41) (23 ÷ 42), we need to perform the division first and then multiply the result by 41.
1. Calculate 23 ÷ 42:
- When you divide 23 by 42, you get approximately 0.5476 (rounded to four decimal places).
2. Now, multiply the result from step 1 by 41:
- Multiply 0.5476 by 41 to find the number that is the same as (41) (23 ÷ 42).
- The result of this multiplication is approximately 22.47 (rounded to two decimal places).
Therefore, the number that is the same as (41) (23 ÷ 42) is approximately 22.47.
Among the options given:
- A. -2
- B. <-150
- C. 2
- D. 32
- E. 512
The closest match to the calculated value of approximately 22.47 is option C, which is 22.47. Hence, the correct answer is C.
