We want to find $3\times0.4$3×0.4.
Will $3\times0.4$3×0.4 be greater than or less than one whole?
Greater than
Less than
Use the vertical algorithm to find $3\times0.4$3×0.4.
$0$0 | $.$. | $4$4 | |
$\times$× | $3$3 | ||
$\editable{}$ | $.$. | $\editable{}$ |
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