To determine the correct statement about Jerome's work on the multiplication of 589 × 12, we typically would need to see his calculations. However, if we consider common mistakes made in similar multiplication problems, we can analyze the responses.
The multiplication process should involve the following steps:
- Multiply 589 by 2 (the unit digit of 12).
- Multiply 589 by 1 (the tens digit of 12) and remember to add a zero to the right (to account for the value of 10).
- Add the results of these two multiplications together.
The potential errors mentioned in the responses include forgetting to carry a number, misplacing a zero, or making addition errors.
If Jerome's final answer is incorrect, the reasons might include:
- Forgetting to carry over a value in one of the multiplication steps.
- Not placing a zero when multiplying by the tens digit.
- Adding the two products incorrectly.
Without seeing Jerome's actual work, it’s not possible to definitively assert which statement is true, but if I had to pick the most general error which is common, I would suggest the first two options are more frequent types of errors he might have made in similar multiplication scenarios. However, if his final answer matches the product of 589 and 12, then he solved the problem correctly.
You might need to refer to his specific calculations to conclude which statement is accurate.
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