If the multiplicand has three decimal places and the multiplier has two, the product will have
A) one decimal place
B) two decimal places
C) five decimal places
D) six decimal places

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When multiplying numbers, the total number of decimal places in the product is the sum of the decimal places in the factors. Therefore, 3 (from the multiplicand) + 2 (from the multiplier) = 5 decimal places in the product.

If the Multiplicand Has Three Decimal Places and the Multiplier