Question

multiply.
2 × 0.24

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply as whole numbers

$2 \times 24 = 48$

Step2: Count decimal places

0.24 has 2 decimal places.

Step3: Place decimal in result

Shift decimal 2 places left in 48: $\frac{48}{100} = 0.48$

Answer:

0.48