SOLUTION: how is 79.55 x 10.00 = 799.17? I thought it would be 795.50

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Question 329124: how is 79.55 x 10.00 = 799.17? I thought it would be 795.50
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiplying by 10 is like moving the decimal point over 1 place.

You're correct!

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