Question

Solve $0.026\times 15$

• A. 0.29
• B. 3.9
• C. 0.390
• D. 39

Answer 1

The correct option is C 0.390

$\text{Steps to Solve}0.024\times 15$
Step 1: Count the number of digits after decimal point.i.e 3

Step 2: Ignore a decimal point and perform the multiplication, as you would with whole numbers as follows i.e

Step 3: Now place a decimal point back.
0.026 has 3 decimal places. So, move the decimal point 3 places to the left in the product

Hence, $0.026\times 15=0.390$