Question

In the following exercise, multiply.
$(99.4)\left(1000\right)$

Short answer

The value of the given expression is 99400.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information.

The given expression is:
$(99.4)\left(1000\right)$

Step 2. Multiply the numbers.

In the given expression, 99.4 is multiplied by 1000.

$\begin{array}{rcl}(99.4)\left(1000\right)& =& (99.4)(10\times 100)\\ & =& (99.4\times 10)\left(100\right)\end{array}$

There is 1 zero in 10, so move the decimal point 1 place to the right.

$\begin{array}{rcl}(99.4)\left(1000\right)& =& \left(994\right)\left(100\right)\\ & =& 99400\end{array}$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The value of the given expression is 99400.