Work out 54.6 × 4.3. - Edexcel - GCSE Maths - Question 3 - 2017 - Paper 1

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Work out 54.6 × 4.3.
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Work out 54.6 × 4.3. - Edexcel - GCSE Maths - Question 3 - 2017 - Paper 1
Calculate the Multiplication

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To calculate the multiplication of 54.6 and 4.3, we can break it down as follows:
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Multiply 54.6 by 4.3 directly:
54.6imes4.3
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Calculate this on a calculator or perform the multiplication manually.
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The answer we get is 234.78.
Placement of Decimal Point

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Since there are two decimal places in total (one from 54.6 and one from 4.3), we place the decimal point in the product to reflect this:
- The calculated value is 234.78.
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