Question

Given that £1 = $1.62
how much is £650 in $

Answer 1

$1053

Explanation:

If we have that £1 = $1.62, then we can multiply both sides by 650 in order to get £650 on the left side of the equality. We must multiply the right side also by 650, and so we get £650=$1.62 * 650.

To do this multiplication, we can break 1.62 down simply into $1.00 +$0.6+$0.02

650*$1.00=$650, 650*$0.6=650*6/10=65*6=$390, and 650*$0.02=650*2/100=6.5*2=$13.

When we add these three products together, we get $650+$390+$13=$1053. And so, £650=$1053