Question

2.65
× 5
———

Explanation:

Step1: Ignore decimal, multiply integers

$265 \times 5 = 1325$

Step2: Count decimal places

Original number $2.65$ has 2 decimal places.

Step3: Apply decimal to product

Place decimal in 1325 to get 2 decimal places: $\frac{1325}{100} = 13.25$

Answer:

13.25