How do I use an area model to explain the product of 4.6 and 3?

Area model is one of a simple step to understand the given situation. So to make it simple, we need to decompose the number.

given number = 4.6 and 3

First we need to get the whole number and start multiplying:

Whole number of 4.6 = > 4

whole number of 3 = > 3

Now, let’s start multiplying the whole number

=> 4 x 3

=> 12

Then let’s multiply the remaining decimal:

=>.6 x 3

=> 1.8

Then add

=> 12 + 1.8

= 13.8