Question

5 multiplyed by 0.487= 2435. Where does the decimal go?

Answer 1

It would be 2.435

When you multiply numbers and decimals the decimal spot is always in the same spot. So if the decimal and 3 spots in front of a number, it will be for the next one.

Just like 2.435

Answer 2

5 * .487 = 2.435

Explanation:

5 * 487 = 2435

There are 3 digits after the decimal in the original problem, so there will be 3 digits after the decimal in the answer

5 * .487 = 2.435