Multiplying Decimals

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What is the product of 4 and 0.03?

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0.12

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is 45.1 multiplied by 7?

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315.7

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What is the result of multiplying 10.3 by 2?

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20.6

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How do you multiply two decimals together?

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Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is 81.9 multiplied by 0.5?

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40.95

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What is the product of 3.5 and 4.92?

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17.22

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points when adding or subtracting decimals?

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Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit in the tenths place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.