What is the value of $3.2\times 0.5$?

Step-by-step solution

1. Ignore the decimal places and multiply the whole numbers: $32\times 5=160$.
2. Count the total number of decimal places in the original numbers: $1$ in $3.2$ and $1$ in $0.5$, total $2$ decimal places.
3. Place the decimal point two places from the right in $160$ to get $1.60$.
4. Simplify to $1.6$.
5. So, $3.2\times 0.5=1.6$.

Concept tested: Multiplying decimals

Published 10 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked