Multiply Decimals 1.Multiply as with whole numbers. 2.Count the total numbers in decimal place value for both factors 3.Place as many numbers of your FINAL PRODUCT in decimal place. 4.Check by estimating.
1. Multiply as with whole numbers.
2. Count the total numbers in decimal place value for both factors 34.1 ← one (1) x 2.3 ←+ one (1) 1023 two (2) There are two (2) numbers in the decimal place total for both factors.
3. Place as many numbers of your FINAL PRODUCT in decimal place x ←Place two numbers of your FINAL PRODUCT in decimal place.
Check by estimating x Estimate by rounding. 30 x 2 60