Multiplying with Decimals

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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, represented with a decimal point.

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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 were no decimal point, 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 product of 0.4 and 1000?

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The product of 0.4 and 1000 is 400.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.9 by 10000?

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The result of multiplying 0.9 by 10000 is 9000.

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

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The placement of the decimal point in a product is determined by counting the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.2 by 10?

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The result of multiplying 0.2 by 10 is 2.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 4?

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The product of 0.5 and 4 is 2.

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How do you multiply two decimals?

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To multiply two decimals, multiply them as if they were whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product by counting the total number of decimal places in both factors.

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What is the product of 0.8 and 5?

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The product of 0.8 and 5 is 4.

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What is the significance of multiplying by powers of ten?

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Multiplying by powers of ten shifts the decimal point to the right, increasing the value of the decimal.