Multiplying and Dividing 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 dot (decimal point) separating the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, 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 rule for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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Calculate: 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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What is the total cost if you buy 5 shirts at $6.15 each and 1 pair of shoes at $13.45?

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$44.20

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If Mina has 1/2 of a bag of popcorn and eats half of it, how much does she have left?

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1/4 of a bag

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How much does Frank’s mother spend on 6 pounds of apples at $0.85 per pound and 4 pounds of peaches at $1.55 per pound?

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$11.30

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Calculate the total cost for 6 adult tickets at $8.50 each and 12 child tickets at $4.25 each.

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$102.00

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Align the numbers vertically by the decimal point and ignore the decimal points for the multiplication.

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What do you do after multiplying decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product.