Multiplying Decimals

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What is the process of multiplying decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Then, count the total number of decimal places in both numbers being multiplied. The product should have the same number of decimal places as the total counted.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of two decimal numbers?

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The placement of the decimal point in the product is determined by counting the total number of decimal places in both factors. The product will have that many decimal places.

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What is the product of 19.1 and 8.5?

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The product of 19.1 and 8.5 is 162.35.

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What is the product of 3.5 and 0.4?

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The product of 3.5 and 0.4 is 1.4.

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What is the product of 32.3 and 0.7?

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The product of 32.3 and 0.7 is 22.61.

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What is the product of 2.8 and 3.7?

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The product of 2.8 and 3.7 is 10.36.

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What is the product of 9.1 and 11.6?

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The product of 9.1 and 11.6 is 105.56.

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What is a common mistake when multiplying decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to count the decimal places correctly, which can lead to an incorrect placement of the decimal point in the product.

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How can you check your work after multiplying decimals?

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You can check your work by dividing the product by one of the original numbers to see if you get the other number back.

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What is the significance of zero in decimal multiplication?

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Multiplying any number by zero results in zero, which is important to remember when working with decimals.