Multiplying 5.48 by 9 is like multiplying 10, but then subtracting one lot of 5.48. It’s easy to multiply 5.48 by 10 in your head. The digits in the number move one place value column to the left.

In this KS2 Maths article you’ll learn how to use formal written methods and mental methods to multiply decimals by integers. We also have a KS2 Maths quiz and lots of examples ...