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Explain why multiplying 37.4×0.7 gives a product that is less than 37.4

User Serra
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Answer:

u would be multiplying a fraction of only 70 percent instead of the full thing

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User Tom Andersen
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Multiplying 37.4 x 0.7 gives you answer less than 37.4 because....


There is one decimal point in 37.4 and one decimal point in 0.7


When multiplied you have to move the decimal point TWO times.


As you move the decimal point to the left the value decreses.


Hope I helped!


-Char

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