MULTIPLYING DECIMALS

A. Use the following steps when multiplying decimals:

STEP 1: Multiply as with whole numbers.

STEP 2: Move the decimal point in the answer one place to the left for each number to the right of a decimal in each of the numbers being multiplied.

Example: 4.345 x 5.8

STEP1: 4.345

x 5.8

252010

 STEP 2: Move the decimal point in the answer one place to the left for each number which is to the right of a decimal in each of the numbers being multiplied: NOTE: There are a total of four numbers to the right 4.345 has three numbers

5.8 has one number

è This adds up to 4 numbers to the right .

NOTE: The decimal was moved as many places to the left.

25.2010 is the final result.
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