Evaluate: (800 ÷ 64) × (1296 ÷ 36).

Given data

• Compute (800/64) × (1296/36).

Concept / Approach

• Simplify each fraction, then multiply.

Step-by-step calculation

800 ÷ 64 = 25/2 = 12.51296 ÷ 36 = 36Product = 12.5 × 36 = (25/2) × 36 = 25 × 18 = 450

Verification

Alternative: reduce crosswise \u2192 (800/64) = 12.5; (1296/36) = 36; 12.5 × 36 = 450.

Common pitfalls

• Premature rounding; keep fractions exact until the last step.

Final Answer

450