Rewrite expression without decimal: Rewrite the expression without decimal. 83.6×85.5 can be written as 836×855.
Multiply whole numbers: Multiply the whole numbers. 836×855=714780
Count decimal places: Count the decimal places in the original expression. 83.6 has 1 decimal place.85.5 has 1 decimal place.83.6×85.5 has 2 decimal places.
Move decimal in product: Move the decimal in the product of whole numbers to find the answer.Move the decimal 2 places to the left in 714780 to account for the two decimal places in the original numbers.83.6×85.5=7147.80 or simply 7147.8