Multiplying 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 representation of 5/10.

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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 product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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What is 3.6 x 2?

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7.2

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If you multiply 4.5 by 10, what is the result?

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45.0

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What is the value of 0.75 x 4?

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3.0

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.3 and 0.6?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product, which is 0.18.

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What is 1.2 x 3.5?

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4.2

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If a runner runs 5.2 miles at $3.00 per mile, how much does she earn?

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$15.60

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What is the result of 6.7 x 0.4?

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2.68