means 1 whole and 4 tenths. I need to multiply each number by 6, which is the same as skip counting sixes. 6 × 1 = 6. 6 × 4 tenths = 24 tenths. 24 tenths is the same as 2 wholes and 4 tenths, so altogether I have 8 wholes and 4 tenths, or 8.4.