Rewrite without decimals: Step 1: Rewrite the expression without decimals. 12.5×24.5 can be written as 125×245.
Multiply whole numbers: Step 2: Multiply the whole numbers. 125×245=30625
Count decimal places: Step 3: Count the decimal places in the original expression.12.5 has one decimal place.24.5 has one decimal place.Together, that's 2 decimal places.
Move decimal in product: Step 4: Move the decimal in the product of whole numbers to find the answer.Move the decimal 2 places to the left in 30625.12.5×24.5=306.25
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