Multiplication of Decimals Flashcard -5th grade

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying two 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 whole number by a decimal?

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To multiply a whole number by a decimal, multiply as if there are no decimals, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 3 x 0.2?

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0.6

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What is the product of 3 x 0.8?

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2.4

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What is the product of 3 x 0.17?

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0.51

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What is 3.45 x 0.9?

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3.105

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If Kim cuts a rope in half and then cuts one piece in half again, what was the original length if the smallest pieces are 4 inches?

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16 inches

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What is the rule for multiplying decimals?

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Multiply the numbers as if they are whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product by counting the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What does the term 'decimal' mean?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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What is the value of 0.3 x 0.2?

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0.06