Question

5.3 times 10.4 is??? (Show work)

Answer 1

Answer:

= 55.12

Solution:

There's 2 total decimal places in both numbers.

Ignore the decimal places and complete the multiplication as if operating on two integers.

Rewrite the product with 2 total decimal places.

Answer = 55.12

Therefore:

5.3 × 10.4 = 55.12

Answer 2

Answer:

do the work on your calculator to double check yourself :)