Question

what is the product of 5.61 and 0.15? 0.9725 0.2214 0.8415 0.1625

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to integers

Multiply 5.61 by 100: $5.61 \times 100 = 561$
Multiply 0.15 by 100: $0.15 \times 100 = 15$

Step2: Multiply the integers

$561 \times 15 = 8415$

Step3: Adjust decimal places

Total decimal places: $2 + 2 = 4$. Divide by $10^4$:
$\frac{8415}{10000} = 0.8415$

Answer:

C. 0.8415