The multiplication of decimals you've provided is incorrect. Let's calculate it step by step.
To multiply 0.350 by 0.40:
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Convert to fractions (if needed) or directly multiply: \[ 0.350 \times 0.40 = 35 \times 4 = 140 \]
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Count the total number of decimal places in the two numbers:
- 0.350 has 3 decimal places.
- 0.40 has 2 decimal places.
- Total = 3 + 2 = 5 decimal places.
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Place the decimal point in the product: \[ 140 \text{ (from step 1)} \rightarrow 1.40 \text{ (placing the decimal point)} \]
Thus, the correct answer is: \[ 0.350 \times 0.40 = 0.140 \text{ or } 0.14 \]
In this case, you are correct that \( 0.350 \times 0.40 \) equals \( 0.14 \).