Question

Alyssa multiplied 3.22 and 1.63 as shown, but she forgot to put a decimal point in the answer. Complete the sentence below.

Answer 1

3.22

×1.63

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5.25 (rounded)

322×163, however = 52,500 (rounded)

To find out the where the decimal place belongs, simply count the number of digits behind the decimal.

Ex: 3.22 and 1.63 together both have 4 digits behind the decimal. So you take that and start at the end of the answer you got and move the decimal to the left 4 places.

1: 5250.0

2: 525.

3:52.5

4: 5.25Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

3.22

×1.63

-----------

5.25 (rounded)

322×163, however = 52,500 (rounded)

To find out the where the decimal place belongs, simply count the number of digits behind the decimal.

Ex: 3.22 and 1.63 together both have 4 digits behind the decimal. So you take that and start at the end of the answer you got and move the decimal to the left 4 places.

1: 5250.0

2: 525.

3:52.5

4: 5.25

And there you have it!

(I hope this is what you wanted because there wasn't a picture)