Decimal Multiplication: Place the Decimal Point in 1.35 × 2.47 = 33345

Decimal Place Rules with Product Positioning

Find the correct place of the decimal point:

1.35×2.47=33345 1.35\times2.47=33345

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00:00 Place the decimal point
00:03 In the first factor there are 2 digits after the decimal point
00:07 And in the second factor there are 2 digits after the decimal point
00:11 Therefore we'll count 4 digits and then place the decimal point:
00:22 And this is the solution to the question

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Understand the problem

Find the correct place of the decimal point:

1.35×2.47=33345 1.35\times2.47=33345

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we will place the correct position for the decimal point in the product of 1.351.35 and 2.472.47.

Let's follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied. 1.351.35 has 2 decimal places, and 2.472.47 also has 2 decimal places.
  • Step 2: Add these decimal places: 2+2=42 + 2 = 4. So, the product should have 4 decimal places.
  • Step 3: The given product without considering the decimal point is 3334533345. We need to position the decimal so that the product has 4 decimal places.

Now, let's work through applying these steps:
Step 1: 1.351.35 and 2.472.47 each contribute 2 decimal places.
Step 2: We sum 2+22 + 2 to get a total of 4 decimal places for the final result.
Step 3: Place the decimal point in 3334533345 so that there are four digits after the decimal point. This gives us 3.33453.3345.

Therefore, the correct placement of the decimal point in 3334533345 is 3.3345 \mathbf{3.3345} .

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Final Answer

3.3345 3.3345

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Rule: Total decimal places equals sum of both factors' places
  • Technique: Count from right: 33345 becomes 3.3345 with 4 places
  • Check: Verify 1.35×2.47=3.3345 1.35 \times 2.47 = 3.3345 has correct placement ✓

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Counting decimal places from the left side
    Don't count 4 places from the left in 33345 = 3334.5! This ignores the fundamental rule and gives an answer 1000 times too large. Always count decimal places from the right side of your product.

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FAQ

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Why do I add the decimal places instead of multiplying them?

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When multiplying decimals, you're essentially multiplying by powers of 10. Since 1.35=135×102 1.35 = 135 \times 10^{-2} and 2.47=247×102 2.47 = 247 \times 10^{-2} , the powers add: -2 + (-2) = -4, giving you 4 decimal places total.

What if one number has no decimal places?

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Treat whole numbers as having 0 decimal places. For example, 3.25×4 3.25 \times 4 has 2 + 0 = 2 decimal places in the answer.

How do I remember to count from the right?

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Think of it as "moving the decimal point back" from the whole number result. You're placing the decimal point so there are exactly the right number of digits after it.

What if my answer has trailing zeros?

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Keep all decimal places initially, then you can drop trailing zeros. For instance, if you get 2.3400 2.3400 , you can simplify it to 2.34 2.34 .

Can I check my answer by estimating?

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Yes! Round both numbers: 1.351.4 1.35 \approx 1.4 and 2.472.5 2.47 \approx 2.5 , so 1.4×2.5=3.5 1.4 \times 2.5 = 3.5 . Since 3.3345 3.3345 is close to 3.5, our answer makes sense!

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