Decimal × Integer

Multiply as whole numbers, then shift back: the product has as many decimals as the factor

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Decimals times integers: multiply as whole numbers first, then put the point back — as many decimal places in the factor means as many in the product. Each ribbon is 0.8 m, so how long are three together? Count the cells in the bar model — 8 cells × 3 = 24 cells, and 24 tenths make 2.4. Tap “Whole-number way” to see the ×10-then-÷10 trick unfold.

Each ribbon is 0.8 m long — how long are three together? Count cells in the bar model: 8 cells × 3 = 24 cells, and 24 tenths make 2.4. Tap “Whole-number way” to see the ×10-then-÷10 trick unfold.

MediumEstimated Time: 10mindecimal multiplicationintegershifting pointtenths

How to Play

  1. Read the problem: each ribbon is 0.8 m; how long are three together?
  2. Check the bar model: each ribbon shades 8 cells, one cell = 0.1 m.
  3. Count across all three: 8 × 3 = 24 cells.
  4. 24 tenths make 2.4 m.
  5. Tap “Whole-number way” to watch ×10 make an integer, multiply, then ÷10 back.

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