Multiply and find an estimate to check for the reasonable correct place value for the decimal point for 12.3 × 4.8 = 59.04
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Responses
123 ⋅ 48 = 5,904
Yes, the decimal point is in the correct place.
134 times 67 equals 8,978 Yes, the decimal point is in the correct place.
12 ⋅ 5 = 60
Yes, the decimal point is in the correct place.
13 times 6 equals 78 Yes, the decimal point is in the correct place.
12 ⋅ 4 = 48
No, the decimal point is not in the correct place.
13 times 6 equals 78 No, the decimal point is not in the correct place.
123 ⋅ 48 = 5,904
No, the decimal point is not in the correct place.
134 times 67 equals 8,978 No, the decimal point is not in the correct place.
that sounds incorrect
123 ⋅ 48 = 5,904
No, the decimal point is not in the correct place.
To estimate the reasonable correct place value for the decimal point in the multiplication problem 12.3 × 4.8, you can follow these steps:
1. Multiply the numbers without considering the decimal point.
12.3 × 4.8 = 59.04
2. Compare the result with the given options.
- Options like "123 × 48" or "134 times 67" are incorrect because they don't match the original multiplication problem.
- The correct option is "12 × 5 = 60" because it matches the original problem and gives a similar order of magnitude.
Therefore, the reasonable correct place value for the decimal point in the multiplication problem 12.3 × 4.8 is 59.04.
123 ⋅ 48 = 5,904
Yes, the decimal point is in the correct place.