Question

consider this multiplication equation.

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$$\begin{array}{r} 15.7 \\\\ \\times \\quad 3.18 \\\\ \\hline \\end{array}$$

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the product will have dropdown decimal places.

Explanation:

Count decimal places in the first factor

Using the Decimal Places knowledge point

$$ 15.7 \implies 1 \text{ decimal place} $$

Count decimal places in the second factor

Using the Decimal Places knowledge point

$$ 3.18 \implies 2 \text{ decimal places} $$

Add the decimal places to find the total

Using the Decimal Multiplication knowledge point

$$ 1 + 2 = 3 \text{ decimal places} $$

Answer:

Consider this multiplication equation.

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The product will have <blank>3</blank> decimal places.