Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It represents a part of a whole number, using a dot (decimal point) to separate 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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When multiplying 17.98 × 143.5, how many times do you move the decimal?

Back

3 times to the left.

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When multiplying 0.73 by 2.52, how many times do you move the decimal?

Back

4 times to the left.

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What is 45.1 x 7?

Back

315.7

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What is the correct location of the decimal point in the product of 22.2 x 0.44 = 9768?

Back

9.768

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What is the correct location of the decimal point in the product of 2.39 x 4.37 = 104443?

Back

10.4443

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What is the decimal point in the product of 0.5 x 0.2?

Back

0.1

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.6 and 0.4?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product.

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What is the product of 3.5 and 2.1?

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7.35