Solve the problem using the Egyptian algorithm for multiplication. Give final answer in Hindu-Arabic form.
-How much would King Solomon have to pay the King of Tyre for the use of 100 tree cutters at 3 shekels per week for a total of 8 weeks?
A)300 shekels
B)2400 shekels
C)111 shekels
D)800 shekels

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To solve this problem using the Egyptian multiplication method (which involves doubling and adding), we calculate the total cost for 100 tree cutters at 3 shekels per week for 8 weeks. First, multiply the weekly rate per cutter (3 shekels) by the number of cutters (100) to find the weekly total cost, which is 300 shekels. Then, multiply this weekly total by the number of weeks (8) to find the final total cost: 300 shekels/week * 8 weeks = 2400 shekels.

Solve the Problem Using the Egyptian Algorithm for Multiplication