Question

Without using models explain why 2 tenths times 3 tenths is equal to 6 hundredths. Use place value in your explanation

Answer 1

0.2(2 tenths) times 0.3(3 tenths) = 0.06

Explanation:

2 times 3 equals 6.

The 6 would have a 0 before it because you are using multiplication. If you were using addition, it would be 0.5(5 tenths) since you are adding tenths.