Wednesday 5. Malachi says \( 50>8 \times 6.5 \). Is his statement true or false?

Malachi's statement is false! When you calculate \( 8 \times 6.5 \), you actually get \( 52 \). So, the inequality \( 50 > 52 \) doesn't hold. It's a classic case of misinterpretation of multiplication. Remember, 50 is less than 52, so the correct statement would be \( 50 < 8 \times 6.5 \). To avoid making mistakes like this, always double-check your multiplication before jumping to conclusions! It helps to write it down or use a calculator to confirm your calculations. This way, you'll catch any sneaky errors before they trip you up!