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How do u work out a whole number multiplied with a decimal

User Jan Kuri
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If you want to multiply a decimal by a whole number, just ignore the decimal point and multiply like normal! Then, bring the decimal point back for the answer. for example 2Ă—0.2

first multiply 2*2=4

and then place the decimal we have one value after decimal so the answer is 0.4

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