Question

Solve $12.6\times 1.12$

• A. 14.12
• B. 14.122
• C. 14.112
• D. 1.4112

Answer 1

The correct option is C 14.112

Steps to solve $12.6\times 1.12$
Step 1: Count the number of digits after decimal point for both the numbers and add them.i.e$1+2=3$
Step 2: Ignore a decimal point and perform the multiplication, as you would with whole numbers as follows

Step 3: Now place a decimal point back.
12.6 and 1.12 has 3 digit after decimal in total. So, move the decimal point 3 places to the left in the product.
Hence, Solve $12.6\times 1.12=14.112$