Question

Complete the multiplication problem to find the answer: 2.61 multiplied by 3.4?

1) 8.874
2) 8874
3) 8.784
4) 88.74

Answer 1

The solution to the multiplication problem 2.61 multiplied by 3.4 is 8.874, after following the steps of standard decimal multiplication and placing the decimal point correctly based on the number of decimal places in the original numbers.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve the multiplication problem 2.61 multiplied by 3.4, we can follow these steps:

1. Multiply as if there were no decimal points: 261 × 34 equals 8874.
2. Count the number of decimal places in both of the original numbers. 2.61 has two decimal places, and 3.4 has one, so combined they have three decimal places.
3. Place the decimal point in the result (8874) so that there are three digits after it: 8.874.

So, the correct answer to 2.61 multiplied by 3.4 is 8.874, which corresponds to option 1) 8.874.