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Grade 6 maths · L.5 · Decimal operations

Multiply a decimal by a whole number

Multiply as if there were no decimal point, then put the decimal point back.

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  1. Multiply: 3.8 × 4

    Answer: 15.2

  2. Multiply: 8.2 × 5

    Answer: 41

  3. Multiply: 5.4 × 3

    Answer: 16.2

Tip: Multiply as if there were no decimal point, then put the decimal point back.

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