Simplify the Numerical Expression $$\frac { 10 } { 30 } \times \frac { 4 } { 20 }$$

question 9

Multiple Choice

Simplify the numerical expression. Give your answer in reduced form. $$\frac { 10 } { 30 } \times \frac { 4 } { 20 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 7 } { 300 }\)
• B) \(15\)
• C) \(\frac { 5 } { 2 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 1 } { 15 }\)
• E) \(40\)

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Positive Linear Relationship

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Scatter Diagram

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Least Squares Method

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Scatter Diagram

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