Question

Using the information that

74 x 233 = 17 242
write down the value of
a) 740 × 233
b) 74 x 2.33

Answer 1

a) 740 × 233 = 172420

In the number 740, there's an zero being added so the answer will have a zero too.

b) 74 x 2.33 = 172.42

In the number 2.33, the decimal place is two to the left so the answer needs to have a decimal that is to to the left.