Question

Calculate the following without the use of a calculator: (Show working out)
1.56 X 3.6

Answer 1

5.616.

Explanation:

First multiply 156 by 36

156

x 36

936 ( result from multiplying 156 by 6)

+ 4680 ( result from multiplying 156 by 30)

5616 ( after adding the last 2 numbers).

Now there are 3 numbers after the decimal point in 1.56 and 3.6 so we count 3 places back in 5616:

- to get 5.616.

Answer 2

`5.616`

Explanation:

Question :

`1.56 * 3.6`

Simply solve this without considering the decimals

`156 \\ * 36 \\............ \\ \: \: \: \: \: \: \: 936 \\ + 4680 \\ ............ \\ = 5616`

And now consider about the decimals

There are 3 decimal places

1.56 * 3.6

Now you can write answer like this,

`5.616`

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