Multiply Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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How do you multiply 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 and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 12.15 and 5.2?

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63.18

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What is the product of 5.77 and 0.6?

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3.462

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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 product of 8.65 and 4?

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34.6

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If Damon works 32 hours per week and earns $10.75 per hour, how much does he earn in a week?

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$344

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value. For example, rounding 2.67 to the nearest whole number gives 3.

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result. The more decimal places, the more accurate the result.

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The product will have that many decimal places.