correct answer is: b) 52

Explanation

Let, number ‘x’ multiplied by 8.5 gives the product 442.
According to the question,
\left(x\times8.5\right)=442
\rightarrow x=\large\frac{442}{8.5}
\rightarrow x=\large\frac{442\times10}{85} _{[remove decimal]}
\rightarrow x=52
\therefore The number is 52.
Ans: Number 52 multiplied by 8.5 gives the product 442.

These precise math questions can also be expressed as:

1. How to find the number that, when multiplied by 8.5, equals 442?
2. Determine the value of ‘x’ in the equation: 8.5x = 442.
3. Calculate the unknown number in the expression: 8.5 times what equals 442?