This task allows students to explore and reason about how two multiplication equations compare to each other. This is remixable by adding student work or you can upload a new task aligned to the same standard. 

Task: Matt and Susan are looking at the following problem:

 How does the product of 60 x 345 compare to the product of 30 x 345?

 Susan says she can compare these products without multiplying the numbers out. Explain how she might do this. Draw a picture or pictures to illustrate your explanation.