Question

solve. -5.71 × (-0.6)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall sign rule for multiplication

When multiplying two negative numbers, the result is positive. So, \(-5.71 \times (-0.6)\) is equivalent to \(5.71\times0.6\).

Step2: Perform decimal multiplication

Calculate \(5.71\times0.6\). Multiply \(571\times6 = 3426\). Since \(5.71\) has two decimal places and \(0.6\) has one decimal place, the total number of decimal places in the product is \(2 + 1=3\). So, \(5.71\times0.6=\frac{3426}{1000}=3.426\).

Answer:

\(3.426\)