Let's analyze the given options to find the correct statement that represents the equation [tex]\(3 \times 9 = 27\)[/tex].
(A) 3 is 9 times as many as 27.
This option suggests that 3 is 9 times as large as 27, which implies [tex]\(9 \times 27 = 3\)[/tex]. This is incorrect because 27 is much larger than 3.
(B) 3 is 9 more than 27.
This option suggests that 3 equals 9 plus 27, which means [tex]\(3 = 9 + 27\)[/tex]. This is incorrect because the sum is 36, not 3.
(c) 3 less than 9 is 27.
This option suggests that subtracting 3 from 9 yields 27, which can be written as [tex]\(9 - 3 = 27\)[/tex]. This is incorrect as the result would be 6, not 27.
(D) 3 times as many as 9 is 27.
This option suggests that if you multiply 3 by 9, you get 27, which can be written as [tex]\(3 \times 9 = 27\)[/tex]. This is indeed the correct representation of the given equation.
Thus, the correct answer is:
(D) 3 times as many as 9 is 27.
