Find the product :

0.74 x 6.7

First we multiply 74 by 67

$\begin{matrix} & & & 7 & 4 \ \times & & & 6 & 7 \ \hline & & 5 & 1 & 8 \ & 4 & 4 & 4 & \times \ \hline & \bold{4} & \bold{9} & \bold{5} & \bold{8} \end{matrix}$

Clearly, 74 × 67 = 4958

Sum of decimal places in given decimals = (2 + 1) = 3

So, the product contains 3 places of decimal

∴ 0.74 × 6.7 = 4.958