Question

In which step the error occured first?

• A. Step 1
• B. Step 2
• C. Step 3
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is B Step 2

Let us solve the given equation to identify which step is wrong.

The equation for calculation is shown as:


For Step 1:
We first multiply 4.8 $\times$ 1.7

Multiplying 4.8 $\times$ 1.7 by standard method, we get:


The result is 8.16.

For Step 2:
Now, we divide 8.16 by 3.

Dividing 8.16 $÷$ 3 by standard method, we get:


Hence, the final answer of the equation given is 2.72.

Now, let us look at the image given in the question and identify which step is wrong.


Observing both the steps, we see that Step 2 is wrong.

So, the first error has occurred in
Step 2.