Multiplying Decimals

Front

What is the product of 3.5 and 4.92?

Back

17.22

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How do you multiply two decimal numbers?

Back

Align the numbers as if they were whole numbers, multiply as usual, and then place the decimal point in the product by counting the total number of decimal places in both factors.

Front

What is 5.78 multiplied by 3.5?

Back

20.23

Front

What is the result of multiplying 4.2 by 0.7?

Back

2.94

Front

If Jackie rode her bike around a trail that is 8.54 miles long, how far did she travel after riding around it 4 times?

Back

34.16 miles

Front

What is 1.2 times 2.1?

Back

2.52

Front

What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in multiplication?

Back

Placing the decimal point correctly ensures the accuracy of the product, reflecting the correct value of the numbers being multiplied.

Front

How many decimal places are in the product of 1.2 and 2.1?

Back

There are two decimal places in the product, as each factor has one decimal place.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

Back

The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

Front

What is the total distance traveled if a cyclist rides 8.54 miles around a park 4 times?

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The total distance traveled is 34.16 miles.