Find the product :

5.6 x 1.4

First we multiply 56 by 14

$\begin{matrix} & & 5 & 6 \ \times & & 1 & 4 \ \hline & 2 & 2 & 4 \ & 5 & 6 & \times \ \hline & \bold{7} & \bold{8} & \bold{4} \end{matrix}$

Clearly, 56 × 14 = 784

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

So, the product contains 2 places of decimal

∴ 5.6 × 1.4 = 7.84