Question

How do I show model to multiply 0.16*0.5?
I did try by shading .16 over 0.5 but it giving me .10 answer. I need my answer 0.08.
Plz help me what I am doing wrong.

Answer 1

Cannot draw model on these posts.

.5 = 1/2

1/2 of .16 = 1/2 * .16 = .08

Answer 2

https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/6683-use-an-area-model-to-multiply-decimals-by-decimals

Answer 3

Thank you so much!!!