Decimal Grid 1Bc4C9

1. **Let's clarify the problem:** We are working with a 10 by 10 grid representing one whole, and some columns are shaded. 2. **Each small square value:** Since the grid has $10 \times 10 = 100$ squares, each square is worth $\frac{1}{100} = 0.01$. 3. **Value of one column:** Each column has 10 squares, so one column equals $10 \times 0.01 = 0.10$. 4. **Shaded columns:** If $2.2$ columns are shaded, the shaded amount is $2.2 \times 0.10 = 0.22$. 5. **Multiplying by 5:** To find $5$ times the shaded amount, multiply $0.22 \times 5 = 1.10$. 6. **Interpretation:** This means the shaded area times 5 is $1.10$, which is slightly more than one whole. 7. **Summary:** The key is understanding each square's value, then columns, then multiplying. This step-by-step helps see how $2.2$ columns correspond to $0.22$ and multiplying by $5$ gives $1.10$.