Multiplying Whole numbers and decimals

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What is the product of 3.6 and 44?

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158.4

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.65 by 3?

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1.95

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What is the product of 9.6 and 4?

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38.4

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How do you multiply two decimals?

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

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What is 2.612 multiplied by 4?

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10.488

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What is the product of 0.265 and 7?

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1.855

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What is the importance of aligning decimal points when multiplying?

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Aligning decimal points helps ensure that the decimal is placed correctly in the final product.

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What is the general rule for multiplying decimals?

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Multiply the numbers as if they are whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in the factors to place the decimal in the product.

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How do you handle multiplication when one number is a whole number and the other is a decimal?

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Multiply as if both numbers are whole numbers, then adjust the decimal point in the product based on the decimal places in the decimal number.