Question

Explain how to work out
17.5*6.3

Answer 1

To work out the multiplication between 17.5 and 6.3, you need to follow these steps:

1. Start by multiplying the ones place digits: multiply 5 (from 17.5) by 3 (from 6.3), which equals 15.

2. Write down the 5, and carry over the 1 to the tens place.

17.5
× 6.3
_______
105

3. Next, multiply the tens place digits: multiply 7 by 3, which equals 21. Add the carried-over 1, making it 22.

17.5
× 6.3
_______
1105

4. Write down the 22 below the 105.

17.5
× 6.3
_______
1105
22

5. Finally, add the two partial products:

1105 (from 105)
+ 22
_______
11027

Therefore, 17.5 multiplied by 6.3 equals 110.25.