Example: 1a

If a yard of handmade linen costs $5.67,how much would 8 yards cost?

Cost of ine linen yard = $5.67
Number of yards = 8
Therefore,Total cost for 8 linen yards = \$5.67 \times 8\$ = $45.36

Explanation: In the above problem,Cost of ine linen yard is*$5.67* and total Number of yards is 8 Therefore,Total cost for 8 linen yards is $45.36.

Example: 2a

The cost of a chair is $31.56. Find the cost of 2 such chairs.

Number of chairs = 2
Cost of a chair = $31.56
Therefore,Cost of 2 chairs = \$2 \times 31.56\$ = $63.12.

Explanation: In the above problem,Number of chairs is 2, Cost of a chair is $31.56 and Therefore,Cost of 2 chairs is 63.12.

Example: 3a

What is the product of 11.9 and 8.3?

Multiplicand = 11.9
Multiplier = 8.3
The product of two number = 11.9 x 8.3 = 98.77

Explanation: In the above problem,Multiplicand number is 11.9 and Multiplier number is 8.3 and the product of two number is 98.77.