Question

1. \\((0.03)(0.14)\\)

Explanation:

Multiply the whole numbers

$$ 3 \times 14 = 42 $$

Count the decimal places

$$ \text{Decimal places in } 0.03 = 2 $$

$$ \text{Decimal places in } 0.14 = 2 $$

$$ \text{Total decimal places} = 2 + 2 = 4 $$

Place the decimal point

$$ 42 ightarrow 0.0042 $$

Answer:

\(0.0042\)