6. \( 0.35 \times 12.5 \)

Did you know that multiplying decimals is like navigating a mini math dance? First, ignore the decimal points, multiply as if they weren’t there, and then count the total number of decimal places in your original numbers. For \( 0.35 \) and \( 12.5 \), that’s three places total! So, multiply \( 35 \times 125 = 4375 \), and drop the decimal to get \( 4.375 \)! And here's a nifty tip for mental math—turn decimals into whole numbers! Just shift the decimal point over. For instance, transform \( 0.35 \) into \( 35 \) and \( 12.5 \) into \( 125 \). Then, tackle the multiplication as you normally would and adjust back at the end. You'll impress everyone with your snappy calculations!