Multiply Decimals

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What is the product of 8 and 5.2?

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The product of 8 and 5.2 is 41.6.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal?

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To multiply a whole number by a decimal, multiply as if there were no decimal, 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 6 multiplied by 0.2?

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6 multiplied by 0.2 equals 1.2.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.4 by 8.6?

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The result of multiplying 0.4 by 8.6 is 3.44.

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How do you handle zeros when multiplying decimals?

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When multiplying decimals, treat the zeros as you would in whole number multiplication, but remember to place the decimal point in the final product.

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What is 5 times 0.06?

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5 times 0.06 equals 0.3.

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What is the product of 8 and 4.32?

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The product of 8 and 4.32 is 34.56.

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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Decimal placement is crucial in multiplication as it determines the value of the product based on the decimal places in the factors.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction for multiplication?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1 and multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal.

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What is the general rule for multiplying decimals?

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The general rule for multiplying decimals is to multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.