Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to multiply 15.2 (a decimal number) by 3 (an integer).
Set up the multiplication: Set up the multiplication. Write the numbers in a multiplication format. 15.2×3
Multiply the numbers: Multiply the numbers.Since 3 is an integer, we can multiply it directly with the decimal number.15.2×3=45.6
Check for errors: Check for errors.Recheck the multiplication to ensure there are no mistakes.3×2 is 6, 3×5 is 15 (write down 5 and carry over 1), and 3×1 plus the carried over 1 is 4. The decimal point is placed correctly. Therefore, the multiplication is correct.