To evaluate whether Sid made a mistake in the calculation of \(175.362 ÷ 100\):
To divide 175.362 by 100, we can move the decimal point two places to the left:
\[ 175.362 \div 100 = 1.75362 \]
Now, let's consider the options:
A. Yes, Sid multiplied instead of dividing. The correct answer should be 1.75362.
(Based on the calculation, this is correct, but it inaccurately states that Sid multiplied instead of dividing, which is incorrect.)
B. Yes, Sid divided incorrectly. The correct answer should be 17.5362.
(This is incorrect because Sid did not get 17.5362 as a result.)
C. Yes, Sid divided incorrectly. The correct answer should be 1,753.62.
(This is incorrect because this is not the correct answer.)
D. No, Sid divided by 100 correctly and did not make a mistake.
(This is incorrect as well since Sid obtained an erroneous result of 17,536.2.)
The correct interpretation of Sid's error would be reflected in option A, as he calculated a number that corresponds to multiplying rather than dividing, despite it not being factually accurate to say he multiplied.
Therefore, the best choice is: A. Yes, Sid multiplied instead of dividing. The correct answer should be 1.75362.
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