How do you multiply #7.3times9.6#?

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Nov 16, 2016

#7color(red)(.3) xx9color(red)(.6) = 70color(red)(.08)#

Explanation:

Count how many places there are in the entire calculation.

#7color(red)(.3) xx9color(red)(.6)" "larr# 2 decimal places

Ignore the decimal points and multiply #73 xx 96#

#73 xx 96 = 7008" "larr# by whatever method you use.

Now put 2 decimal places back.

#7color(red)(.3) xx9color(red)(.6) = 70color(red)(.08)#

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