Multiplying Decimals

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What is the product of 12.5 and 163.2?

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2040

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Calculate 12.31 multiplied by 14.2.

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174.802

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If Jackie earns $8.95 per hour and works 7.5 hours, how much does she earn?

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$67.13

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What is 9.03 multiplied by 67.98?

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613.8594

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What is the last step in solving a multiplication problem involving decimals?

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Figure out where the decimal goes.

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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.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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Decimal placement determines the value of the product and is crucial for accuracy.

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What is the rule for multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiply as usual and then place the decimal point in the product based on the decimal places in the decimal number.

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How many decimal places are in the product of 12.5 and 163.2?

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There are three decimal places in total (one from 12.5 and two from 163.2).