Question

How would I solve this problem exactly?
4.6 x 7.86=

Answer 1

7.86
x4.60
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6x6=36 carry the three
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6
6x8=48+three=51 carry the five
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16
6x7=42+5=47
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4716
4x6=24 carry the two
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4716
4
4x8=32+two=34 carry the three
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4716
44
4x7=28+three+31
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4716
3144
The spaces don't display correctly, however the 3144 is shifted one digit to the left of lining up with 4716, add together.
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36156
You had 3 decimal places in the two factors, 7.86 and 4.6, so go 3 places from the right and add the decimal.
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36.156

Answer 2

I appreciate the break down like you did but maybe you could show me your work only please because I keep coming up with a different answer. thank you