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.

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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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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a decimal?

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The result will be a decimal. For example, 4 x 0.5 = 2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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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 a fundamental property of multiplication.

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What is 7.13 x 5.5?

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39.215

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What is the product of 10.3 and 2?

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20.6

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If Sarah jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days, how do you calculate the total distance?

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Multiply the daily distance by the number of days: 4.8 miles/day x 22 days = 105.6 miles.

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What is 4 x 0.03?

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0.12