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or 0.1. This blue square shows of or 0.1 0.1. - How much of the grid below is shaded blue? Use the grid to help you solve 0.1 0.3.
- Is 0.1 0.3 greater than or less than 0.1? Is it greater than or less than 0.3?
- Lee Yah thinks the sum of the number of digits after the decimal points in the factors should equal the number of digits after the decimal point in the product. Think about 0.1 0.3. Do you agree or disagree?
Mr. Moreno said, “I think you are ready for a more challenging problem. Maybe you can help me out with this one. I am going to carpet my front hall. It measures 8.5 feet by 7.5 feet.”
Mr. Moreno challenged his students to find out how many square feet of carpet he needs to buy.
“I can estimate the area for you, Mr. Moreno,” said Jacob. “8.5 feet is about 9 feet, and 7.5 feet is about 8 feet. 9 feet 8 feet 72 square feet of carpet.”