Let's Calculate: 0.4 x 2000
This is a simple multiplication problem, but it's helpful to understand the concepts behind it.
What does 0.4 represent?
0.4 is the same as four-tenths, or 40%. It's a way of expressing a fraction of a whole.
Understanding the Multiplication
Multiplying by 2000 is like finding out what 2000 groups of 0.4 would equal.
The Calculation
Here's how to solve it:
- Ignore the decimal point: Multiply 4 x 2000 = 8000.
- Count the decimal places: There's one decimal place in 0.4.
- Move the decimal point: In the result (8000), move the decimal point one place to the left. This gives you 800.
The Answer: 0.4 x 2000 = 800
This means that 40% of 2000 is 800.
