5.3D - Multiplying Decimals Models

Front

What is the product of 0.2 and 0.4?

Back

0.08

Front

How do you represent the multiplication of 1.2 and 2 in a model?

Back

1.2 x 2 = 2.4

Front

What is the multiplication sentence for the model that shows 0.3 and 0.8?

Back

0.3 x 0.8 = 0.24

Front

What is the equation for multiplying 8 by 0.25?

Back

8 x 0.25 = 2.00

Front

What is the result of multiplying 0.2 by 0.2?

Back

0.04

Front

What is the general rule for multiplying decimals?

Back

Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then count and place the decimal point in the product.

Front

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

Back

Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, etc., depending on the number of decimal places.

Front

What is the significance of the decimal point in multiplication?

Back

The decimal point indicates the value of the number and affects the placement of the decimal in the product.

Front

How can area models help in understanding decimal multiplication?

Back

Area models visually represent the product of two decimals as the area of a rectangle.

Front

What is the relationship between multiplying decimals and the area of a rectangle?

Back

The product of two decimals can be represented as the area of a rectangle with side lengths equal to the decimals.