Question

Multiply: (99)(0.56) =
1) 99.30
2) 99.56
3) 55.44
4) 199.54

Answer 1

The product of (99)(0.56) is calculated by multiplying 99 by 56 as whole numbers, then adjusting for the decimal places, which results in 55.44.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the product of (99)(0.56), you multiply 99 by 0.56. Here’s how you can do it:

• First, ignore the decimal and multiply 99 by 56 as if they were both whole numbers.
• Then, you get the result of 5544.
• Since 0.56 has two decimal places, you need to place the decimal point in the product so that the result also has two decimal places.
• So, you move the decimal two places to the left which gives you 55.44.

Therefore, the correct answer is 55.44.