Multiply 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 total cost when buying multiple items at a unit price?

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To find the total cost, multiply the number of items by the unit price. For example, if you buy 5 items at $2.43 each, the total cost is 5 x 2.43.

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What is the significance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places indicate the precision of a number. When multiplying decimals, the product's decimal places must reflect the total decimal places from the factors being multiplied.

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How do you convert a weight ratio into a weight?

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To find the weight of one object based on the weight of another, multiply the known weight by the ratio. For example, if a male monkey weighs 2.3 times as much as a female monkey weighing 79.3 pounds, the male's weight is 79.3 x 2.3.

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What is the formula to calculate distance traveled when given speed and time?

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Distance = Speed x Time. If you know the distance of a trail and the number of times it was traveled, you can find the total distance by multiplying the trail length by the number of laps.

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How do you round decimals when performing multiplication?

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When rounding decimals, determine the place value you want to round to, look at the digit to the right, and round up if it's 5 or higher, or down if it's less than 5.

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What is the importance of estimating products of decimals?

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Estimating products helps to quickly assess whether an answer is reasonable. It can be done by rounding the decimals to the nearest whole number before multiplying.

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How do you handle multiplication of a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the decimal as if it were a whole number, then place the decimal in the product based on the decimal places in the decimal number.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition in the context of repeated addition?

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Multiplication can be viewed as repeated addition. For example, multiplying 4 by 3 (4 x 3) is the same as adding 4 three times (4 + 4 + 4).

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How do you calculate the total cost of items with different prices?

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To calculate the total cost of items with different prices, multiply the quantity of each item by its price and then sum all the individual costs.