multiplication of decimals

Multiplication of decimals

18.78 X 2.3 =

Place the decimal after working through the multiplication.

How do we multiply decimals?

Multiply first

THEN, Count the digits to the right of the decimal!

LASTLY, place your pencil at the end of your answer and bump that many places toward the left.

Multiple Choice

How many digits are to the right of the decimal?

18.79

• 4

• 3

• 2

Multiple Choice

How many digits are to the right of the decimal? 1.095

• 3

• 1

• 4

Multiple Choice

How many total places are to the right of the decimals in this multiplication problem?

2.98 X 2.3 =

• 2

• 4

• 3

Multiple Choice

Which product has the decimal in the correct place?

8.6 x .32 =

• 2752

• 2.752

• 275.2

Multiple Choice

Which product has the decimal point in the correct place? 22 x .8 =

• 176

• .176

• 17.6