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. The product should have the same number of decimal places as the total counted.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the value of 0.3 multiplied by 0.06?

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0.018

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What is the value of 13.2 multiplied by 0.8?

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10.56

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What is the value of 7 multiplied by 0.9?

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6.3

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How do you determine the cost of an item when given the price per unit and the quantity?

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Multiply the price per unit by the quantity of the item to find the total cost.

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If a dog weighs 32.8 pounds, how much would a dog that weighs 3.6 times as much weigh?

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To find the weight, multiply 32.8 pounds by 3.6, which equals 118.08 pounds.

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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Decimal placement is crucial because it determines the value of the product. The product must reflect the correct number of decimal places based on the original numbers.

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What is a common mistake when multiplying decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to count the decimal places correctly, which can lead to an incorrect product.

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How can you check your work after multiplying decimals?

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You can check your work by estimating the product and ensuring that your answer is reasonable based on the numbers you multiplied.