Compute: 0.002 × 0.5 = ?

Problem restatementMultiply two decimals: 0.002 and 0.5.

Concept/ApproachMultiplying by 0.5 halves the number.

Step-by-Step calculation 0.002 × 0.5 = 0.001

Verification/AlternativeCount decimal places: 2 × 5 = 10 → 2/1000 × 5/10 = 10/10,000 = 0.001.

Common pitfalls

• Shifting the decimal in the wrong direction when halving small decimals.

Final Answer0.001