Multiply 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 and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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

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What is the result of 0.42 x 100?

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42

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What is the result of $4.25 x 3.1?

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$13.175

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How do you calculate the total cost when buying multiple items at a unit price?

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Multiply the unit price by the quantity of items purchased.

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If Jennifer bought 3.4 pounds of apples at $0.89 per pound, how much did she pay?

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$3.03

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What is the result of 12.15 × 5.2?

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63.18

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What is the result of 5.77 × 0.6?

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3.462

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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, and it is represented with a decimal point.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product so that it has the same number of decimal places.