Multiplying with Decimals by Two Digits

Complete the steps in order to multiply 23.4 by 4.2.

1. First, you should: ​ (a)   .

2. Next, you should: ​ (b)   .

3. Last, you should: ​ (c)   .

• multiply 234 by 42

• count the digits behind the decimals

• place the decimal in the product

• drop the decimal down in the product

• count the digits in front of the decimals

• line up the decimals

Where does the decimal go in the answer:

.11 x .3 = 33

• 0.033

• 0.33

• 3.3

How many decimal places should we have in the product for this multiplication problem: 0.73 x 2.52

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

45.1 x 7

• 31.57

• 315.7

• 3,157

• 3.157

2.7 x 46

• 124.2

• 12.42

• 1.242

• 1,242

Solve the following problem:

4 x 0.03

• 12

• 0.12

• 120

• 0.012

Multiply.

7 × 0.9 = ?

• 0.063

• 0.63

• 6.3

Solve the following problem:

0.4 x 7

• 2.8

• 28

• 0.28

• 280

4 x 0.03

• 12

• 0.12

• 120

• 0.012

4.3 x 72

• 30.96

• 309.6

• 28.6

• 2.86