Explain in your own words why the standard algorithm works when you are multiplying decimals.
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Here is an example of what your work should look like for #1-5.
*Notice you could also write the decimal answer as 0.01 because
one hundredth = ten thousandths or
0.01 = 0.010 - they both have a 1 in the hundredths place.
Solve using fractions:
0.03 x 0.4
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.03 x 0.4 =
Solve using fractions:
0.06 x 2
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.06 x 2 =
Solve using fractions:
0.009 x 5
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.009 x 5 =
Solve using fractions:
0.3 x 3
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.3 x 3 =
Solve using fractions:
0.001 x 25
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.001 x 25 =
Solve using the standard algorithm:
2.5 x 6
Type your final answer as a decimal: 2.5 x 6 =
Solve using the standard algorithm:
2.05 x 6
Type your final answer as a decimal: 2.05 x 6 =
Solve using the standard algorithm:
0.33 x 0.33
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.33 x 0.33 =
Solve using the standard algorithm:
5.8 x 9.3
Type your final answer as a decimal: 5.8 x 9.3 =
Solve using the standard algorithm:
0.58 x 0.93
Type your final answer as a decimal: 0.58 x 0.93 =