Rule. — Multiply as in whole numbers, and from the right of the product point off as many decimal places as there are in both factors, prefixing ciphers when necessary. Complete Arithmetic: pt. 1- - Page 86by George E. Mercer, Mabel Bonsall - 1909Full view - About this book
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