Question

I'm in a rush & I really need to solve these two problems:

23.5 x 2.3 and
4.321 x 12.34
Can anyone show me the steps? Thanks so much!

Answer 1

1. 23.5 x 2.3 = 54.05

when you are multiplying decimals you have to line up the decimal point.

example:

23.5

2.3

2. 12.34 x 4.321 = 53.32114

once again you need to line up your decimals when multiplying two decimals.

example: however I had to add a zero to the number 12.34 so everything would line up correctly. I hope you understand that.

12.340

4.321

Explanation:

Answer 2

1. 23.5 x 2.3 = 54.05
when you are multiplying decimals you have to line up the decimal point.
example:
23.5
2.3

2. 12.34 x 4.321 = 53.32114
once again you need to line up your decimals when multiplying two decimals.
example: however I had to add a zero to the number 12.34 so everything would line up correctly. I hope you understand that.
12.340
4.321