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1. Whole Number and

Solve.

Did you know that multiplying decimals is just a matter of counting? When you multiply by , you’ll first do it as if they were whole numbers: . Then, after completing the multiplication, you need to place the decimal point in the product! Since has two decimal places, your final answer will also have two decimal places. Fun, right?

Now, for a practical application: think about how this skill comes in handy when shopping! If you find a shirt priced at $5.35 and it’s on sale for 65 times more, being quick with this multiplication will help you figure out if it’s worth the splurge or if you should keep saving!