Rewrite without decimal: Rewrite the expression without decimal. 71.2×0.58 can be written as 712×58 by multiplying both numbers by 100 to remove the decimals.
Multiply whole numbers: Multiply the whole numbers. 712×58=41296
Count decimal places: Count the decimal places in the original expression.71.2 has one decimal place.0.58 has two decimal places.71.2×0.58 has 1+2=3 decimal places.
Move decimal in product: Move the decimal in the product of whole numbers to find the answer.Move the decimal 3 places to the left in 41296 to account for the three decimal places in the original numbers.71.2×0.58=41.296