Use inductive reasoning to predict the next line in the pattern.
-$$\begin{array} { l }
3 \times 3 = 9 \
33 \times 33 = 1089 \
333 \times 333 = 110,889
\end{array}$$
A) 3333 × 3333 = 112,889
B) 333 × 3333 = 11,108,889
C) 3333 × 3333 = 111,889
D) 3333 × 3333 = 11,108,889

Question

Use inductive reasoning to predict the next line in the pattern.
-$$\begin{array} { l } 
3 \times 3 = 9 \
33 \times 33 = 1089 \
333 \times 333 = 110,889
\end{array}$$
A) 3333 × 3333 = 112,889
B) 333 × 3333 = 11,108,889
C) 3333 × 3333 = 111,889
D) 3333 × 3333 = 11,108,889

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pattern involves increasing the number of 3s in each factor by one and observing the resulting product. Each step increases the number of digits in the product significantly. The correct next step in the pattern, based on inductive reasoning, involves using four 3s in each factor, which leads to the product being significantly larger than the previous step, matching option D.

Use Inductive Reasoning to Predict the Next Line in the Pattern