n.
.062
o. 2
p.
.0043
q. .0008
r.
.07
s. .12324
t.
.065
u. .0025
v.
.00134
w. .65
1-34. MULTIPLYING DECIMALS
Decimals can be multiplied by whole numbers and decimals by:
a. Multiplying in the usual manner.
b. Pointing off the proper number of decimal places.
5.25 x 5 = 26.25
5.25
x 5
26.25
(Two decimal places pointed off for the two places in 5.25)
EXAMPLE: 5.25 x 5.5 = 28.875
5.25
x 5.5
2625
2625
28.875
(Three decimal places pointed off for the three places in 5.25 and 5.5)
How many places would be pointed off in 3.24 x 3.56?
You are correct if you answered "four."
1-35. CHANGING DECIMALS TO FRACTIONS
Decimals can be changed to fractions by:
a. Removing the decimal point.
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