Understanding the Multiplication of Decimals

To multiply 0.2 by 0.3, you simply multiply the two numbers together as if they were whole numbers. After that, count the total number of decimal places in both the numbers being multiplied.

So, 0.2 multiplied by 0.3 equals 0.06. There is one decimal place in 0.2 and one in 0.3, making a total of two decimal places in the answer.

Remember, when multiplying decimals, it is important to keep track of the decimal places to ensure the accuracy of the final result.