Question

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$$\begin{array}{r} 8.95 \\\\ \\times\\ 50.7 \\\\ \\hline \\end{array}$$

Explanation:

Step1: Ignore decimals, multiply integers

$895 \times 507 = 895 \times (500 + 7)$
$= 895 \times 500 + 895 \times 7$
$= 447500 + 6265 = 453765$

Step2: Count total decimal places

8.95 has 2 decimals, 50.7 has 1 decimal. Total: $2+1=3$

Step3: Place decimal in result

Move decimal 3 places left in 453765: $\frac{453765}{1000} = 453.765$

Answer:

$453.765$