Question

evaluate (1.2)(0.8)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite as decimal multiplication

$1.2 \times 0.8$

Step2: Convert to integers first

$12 \times 8 = 96$

Step3: Count decimal places

Total 2 decimal places

Step4: Place decimal point

$\frac{96}{100} = 0.96$

Answer:

0.96