Question 3
The source gives these two calculations:
123456789 × 9 = 111111111; 123456789 × 18 = 222222222
What is 12345678 × 36?
Editorial task: calculate the expression exactly as printed, check the two supplied equalities, and explain whether any original option can be justified.
Original source options (retained):
(A) 111111111; (B) 333333333; (C) 123456789; (D) 363636363; (E) 444444444
Editorial format note: this essay examines the source wording and its assumptions. The original choices are retained for comparison.
123456789 × 9 = 111111111; 123456789 × 18 = 222222222
What is 12345678 × 36?
Editorial task: calculate the expression exactly as printed, check the two supplied equalities, and explain whether any original option can be justified.
Original source options (retained):
(A) 111111111; (B) 333333333; (C) 123456789; (D) 363636363; (E) 444444444
Editorial format note: this essay examines the source wording and its assumptions. The original choices are retained for comparison.