Answer:
Option C.
Step-by-step explanation:
The given expression is
[tex]7(23)[/tex]
Write 23 as he sum of its place values.
[tex]7(23)=7(20+3)[/tex]
Using distributive property we get
[tex]7(23)=7(20)+7(3)[/tex]
[tex]7(23)=140+21[/tex]
[tex]7(23)=161[/tex]
The value of 7(23) is equal to 161. Therefore, the correct option is C.