Question

Find the product 54,612 x 46?

Answer 1

`2512,152`

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1

Multiply. as you would with whole numbers.( ignore the comma)

so

`\begin{gathered} 54,612x46\rightarrow54612\cdot46=2512152 \\ \end{gathered}`

Step 2

Count the total number of decimal places in your factors.

`54,612\rightarrow\text{3 numbers in decimal places}`

Step 3

Move the decimal point in the product one place to the left for each decimal place you counted.

so

`2512152\rightarrow3\text{ places}\rightarrow2512,152`

so, the answer is

`2512,152`

I hope this helps you