Question

Multiply 1.78 and 1.3

Answer 1

2.314

Step-by-step explanation

When multiplying decimals forget the decimal points and multiply the whole numbers together.

178*13=2314

Then workout how many decimal places are there in the problem. In the above example there are three decimal places.

So in the answer there should also be three decimal places.

Now move the decimal point three places to the left to get your final answer.

2314=2.314

Answer 2

Answer: 2.314 is your answer.

Explanation:

Line up both numbers, then multiply each number from right to left. After, use the steps of multiplication to find your answer.