Multiplying Decimals

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What is the process for 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 cost of multiple items when given the price per item?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price per item by the number of items purchased.

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What is the value of 5.78 multiplied by 3.5?

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The value is 20.23.

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How do you convert a decimal multiplication problem into a whole number multiplication problem?

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Ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. After finding the product, place the decimal point in the result based on the total number of decimal places in the original numbers.

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If one banana costs $3.00, how much do 80 bananas cost?

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The cost of 80 bananas is $240, calculated by multiplying $3.00 by 80.

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What is the result of multiplying 7.13 by 5.5?

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The result is 39.215.

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How do you find the total distance traveled if you know speed and time?

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Total distance can be found by multiplying speed by time.

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What is the significance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places indicate the precision of the numbers being multiplied and determine where the decimal point is placed in the final product.

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How do you handle decimal points when multiplying two decimal numbers?

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Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the formula for calculating total cost from unit price and quantity?

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Total Cost = Unit Price x Quantity.