Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Front

What is the product of 56.9 and 3.1?

Back

176.39

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What is 11.4 divided by 19?

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0.6

Front

Calculate 18.7 x 6.

Back

112.2

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What is 36.8 divided by 2?

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18.4

Front

Find the product of 19.9 and 0.87.

Back

17.313

Front

Define 'decimal'.

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

Front

What does it mean to multiply decimals?

Back

To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

Front

Explain how to divide decimals.

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

Front

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

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Count the total number of decimal places in both numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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

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After moving the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right.