IXL | Multiply a decimal by a two-digit whole number using area models

Use the model to find

2.3

First, fill in the area of each rectangle.

0.3

Then, find the total area.

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Use the model to find

6.4

First, fill in the area of each rectangle.

0.4

Then, find the total area.

6.4

solution

This model represents

6.4

as a big rectangle made of smaller rectangles. The side lengths of each smaller rectangle are shown.

0.4

Multiply the side lengths to find the area of each smaller rectangle.

180

0.4

2.4

Fill in the areas on the model.

0.4

180

2.4

Add the areas of the smaller rectangles to find the total area of the model.

180

2.4

230.4

The total area of the model is 230.4.

6.4

230.4

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Lesson: Multiplying decimals by whole numbers

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