Multiplication of Decimals

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a product that may also have a decimal point.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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What is 0.5 multiplied by 0.8?

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0.5 multiplied by 0.8 equals 0.4.

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If a library is 0.5 mile from a school, how far is the museum if it is 0.8 times as far?

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The museum is 0.4 miles from the school.

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What is 0.7 multiplied by 0.9?

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0.7 multiplied by 0.9 equals 0.63.

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If Maddy drinks 0.7 liters of water, how much does Chloe drink if she drinks 0.9 times as much?

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Chloe drinks 0.63 liters of water.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items with the same price?

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Multiply the price of one item by the number of items to find the total cost.

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What is the total cost of 7 bags of candy at $1.50 each?

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The total cost is $10.50.

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If Mrs. West buys 12 boxes of candy canes at $0.98 each, how much does she spend?

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Mrs. West spends $11.76.

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What is the product of 12 and 0.98?

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The product is 11.76.