KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculations: Multiplying and Dividing with Decimals - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to multiply 0.9 by 200. It starts by ignoring the decimal point and calculating 9 times 200 to get 1800. Then, it adjusts the result to account for the decimal point, resulting in a final answer of 180. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of placing the decimal correctly in the final answer.

What is the first step in calculating 0.9 times 200?

What does the teacher mean by 'two hundreds' in the context of the calculation?

How does the teacher handle the decimal point in the calculation?

Why is it important to consider the number of digits after the decimal point in the answer?

What is the final answer after calculating 0.9 times 200?