4-7Example 1

Find 4.32 × 0.6.

1. Multiply the factors, ignoring the decimal points for now.

432 × 6 = 2592

4.32 0.6

4-7Example 1

Find 4.32 × 0.6.

2. Begin to the right of each factor. Count the number of places from the right to the decimal point.

2 places 1 place

432 × 6 = 2592

4-7Example 1

Find 4.32 × 0.6.

3. Add the number of decimal places for both factors.

2 + 1 = 3

4.32 0.6

2 places 1 place

432 × 6 = 2592

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4-7Example 1

Find 4.32 × 0.6.

4. Begin to the right of the product. Count left 3 places. Place the decimal point there.

3 places

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4-7Example 1

Find 4.32 × 0.6.

5. The product is 2.592.

4.32 × 0.6 = 2.592