Question

multiply.
11.8
× 3.2
no calculator

Explanation:

Step1: Ignore decimals, multiply 118×32

118×32 = (100 + 18)×32 = 100×32 + 18×32 = 3200 + 576 = 3776

Step2: Count decimal places

11.8 has 1 decimal place, 3.2 has 1 decimal place. Total decimal places: 1 + 1 = 2.

Step3: Place decimal in result

From 3776, move decimal 2 places left: 37.76

Answer:

37.76