Question

multiply:
$3.72 \times 0.008 = \square$
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Explanation:

Step1: Convert to integers

Treat decimals as whole numbers: $372 \times 8$

Step2: Calculate integer product

$372 \times 8 = 2976$

Step3: Count total decimal places

3.72 has 2 decimals, 0.008 has 3 decimals: $2+3=5$ total decimal places.

Step4: Place decimal in product

Insert decimal to get 5 total decimal places: $\frac{2976}{100000} = 0.02976$

Answer:

0.02976