Question

How do you know where to put the decimal point in problem 6?

6. 4 × 1.18 ​

Answer 1

just do 64 * 118 = 7552

count the decimal points in BOTH the items 1 for the 6.4

and 2 in the 1.18 1+2 = 3

so starting from the right move in "3" positions and

put a decimal point

7.552

Explanation:

Answer 2

Decimals are multiplied as if they were whole numbers, and then the decimal point is placed in the product. To find out where the decimal point should be placed, count the number of decimal places after the decimal point in each factor.