Question

multiply.
$70.6 \times 53.9$

Explanation:

Step1: Ignore decimals, multiply whole numbers

$706 \times 539 = 706 \times (500 + 30 + 9)$
$= 706\times500 + 706\times30 + 706\times9$
$= 353000 + 21180 + 6354$
$= 380534$

Step2: Count total decimal places

70.6 has 1 decimal place, 53.9 has 1 decimal place. Total: $1+1=2$

Step3: Place decimal in product

Move decimal 2 places left in 380534: $\frac{380534}{100} = 3805.34$

Answer:

3805.34