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 that represents 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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.02

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 3.5 x 2?

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7.0

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 0.6 x 4?

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2.4

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How many decimal places are in the product of 2.5 and 0.4?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product (2.5 has 1 decimal place and 0.4 has 1 decimal place).

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 7.12 x 3?

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21.36

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 52.6 x 8.2?

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431.32

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 7.13 x 5.5?

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39.215

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 10 x 2.3?

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23

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3