What is 2.5 x 2.5?

There are many ways to figure 2.5x2.5. If the decimals confuse you, remove the decimals and you may insert them at the end. 25x25=625.

Remember*: When multiplying vertically, don't insert the decimal under the decimals in the factors:

2.5 Instead, move the decimal two places to the left since there

x2.5 are two decimals (one in each factor)

____ so that the answer is 6.25.

62.5 Not correct.