This deep dive covers Method: Multiplying Decimals within Integers & Decimals for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Integers & Decimals in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 5 of 12 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 5 of 12
Practice
14 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Method: Multiplying Decimals
1
Multiply ignoring decimal points: 2.3 × 1.5 → 23 × 15 = 345
2
Count total decimal places in question: 1 + 1 = 2 places
3
Place decimal point in answer: 345 → 3.45
4
Check: Estimate 2 × 1.5 = 3, so 3.45 is reasonable