Topic: Multiplication and Division B2.7 – Multiply Decimal Tenths by Whole Numbers

Ontario Curriculum Expectation:

6.B2.7 represent and solve problems involving the multiplication of three-digit whole numbers by decimal tenths, using algorithms

Choose a strategy for multiplying decimal tenths by a whole number.

Mental Math

For Example: When multiplying by 0.001,  0.01,  0.1,  10,  100 and 1000.

538 × 0.01 = 5.38

Regrouping

For Example: When multiplying a decimal tenth by a whole number.