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I don't understand how to multiply decimals. Can someone please help?


77.2 x 0.272

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The answer is 20.9984.

In order to solve a multiplication problem with decimals you would first multiply as if it weren't with decimals.
Once you finish adding the 3 rows of numbers (multiplying without decimals) you would then count how many numbers are behind the decimal point. In this problem there are 4 numbers behind the decimal. (Count how many are behind both)
Starting at the first number written down on the right count 4 spaces between numbers. When you reach the 4th place the decimal there.

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