Question

Ok so this is multiplying decimals 7.3 x9.6=please show your work and answer thank you

Answer 1

`7008\Rightarrow put\text{ 2 decimal, }\Rightarrow so\Rightarrow70.08`

therefore, the answer is 70.08

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

first multiply as if there is no decimal

`\begin{gathered} 7.3\cdot9.6 \\ a)7.3\cdot9.6\Rightarrow73\cdot96 \\ 73\cdot69=7008 \end{gathered}`

Step 2

count the number of digits after the decimal in each factor.

`\begin{gathered} 7.3\Rightarrow1\text{ decimal} \\ 9.6\Rightarrow1\text{ decimal} \\ \text{total }\Rightarrow2\text{ decimals} \end{gathered}`

Step 3

Put the same number of digits behind the decimal in the product

`7008\Rightarrow put\text{ 2 decimal, }\Rightarrow so\Rightarrow70.08`

therefore, the answer is 70.08

I hope this helps you