Questions: Write the indicated product in decimal form and round your answer to the nearest thousandth, if necessary.
(36.91)(4 2/4)
Transcript text: Write the indicated product in decimal form and round your answer to the nearest thousandth, if necessary.
\[
(36.91)\left(4 \frac{2}{4}\right)
\]
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Convert the Fraction to Decimal
First, convert the fraction \(\frac{4}{4}\) to a decimal.
\[
\frac{4}{4} = 1
\]
Step 2: Multiply the Decimal by the Given Number
Next, multiply the decimal result from Step 1 by 36.91.
\[
36.91 \times 1 = 36.91
\]
Step 3: Round to the Nearest Thousandth
Finally, round the result to the nearest thousandth. Since 36.91 has only two decimal places, it remains the same.
\[
36.91
\]