Question

multiply: $4.3 \times 2.7$
1.161 116.1
12.61 11.61

Explanation:

Step1: Ignore decimals, multiply integers

$43 \times 27 = 1161$

Step2: Count total decimal places

$4.3$ has 1 decimal place, $2.7$ has 1 decimal place. Total: $1+1=2$

Step3: Place decimal in product

Move decimal 2 places left in 1161: $\frac{1161}{100}=11.61$

Answer:

11.61