Understand the operation: Understand the operation.Multiplying any number by 10 simply shifts the decimal point one place to the right.
Perform the multiplication: Perform the multiplication. 118.4×10=1184.0 or simply 1184 (since the decimal point at the end is not necessary).
Verify the result: Verify the result.The original number has one decimal place. After multiplying by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right, which gives us 1184. This is a standard operation and does not require a complex calculation, so the likelihood of a math error is very low.
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