Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

by Lial, Margaret L.; Salzman, Stanley A.; Hestwood, Diana L.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134467795

ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-779-5

Chapter 4 - Decimals - 4.4 Multiplying Decimal Numbers - 4.4 Exercises - Page 294: 46

Answer

The decimal point was in the incorrect spot.

Work Step by Step

Once again, the student correctly multiplies the numbers but misplaces the decimal point at the end of the problem. Moving the decimal point one place to the left, the original answer of 541.5 becomes: $$ 54.15$$

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