Multiplying/Dividing Decimals

Front

What is the product of 3.7 and 0.43?

Back

1.591

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What is 3.69 divided by 3?

Back

1.23

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What is the sum of 31.5 and 6.24?

Back

37.74

Front

If Jacob and his buddies paid $35.01 for 9 cheeseburger meals, how much did each meal cost?

Back

$3.89

Front

What is the sum of 12.9 and 2.9?

Back

15.8

Front

Define a decimal number.

Back

A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole part from the fractional part.

Front

What does it mean to multiply decimals?

Back

Multiplying decimals involves multiplying the numbers as if they were whole numbers and then placing the decimal point in the product.

Front

How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

Back

To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

Front

What is the importance of aligning decimal points in addition and subtraction?

Back

Aligning decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.

Front

What is the rule for placing the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point in the product is placed so that the total number of decimal places in the product equals the sum of the decimal places in the factors.