Key Idea: Times (Multiplying Decimals)

When multiplying, a coefficient can be converted to decimal form and multiplied directly.

General Rule:

• Convert fractions or percentages to decimals if needed.

• Multiply the numbers as usual.

• Keep track of decimal places in the product.

Why this matters for the SAT:

Decimal multiplication appears in algebra, word problems, and data interpretation.
Converting coefficients to decimal form can simplify calculations and reduce errors.