Multiplying Decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which can be done by ignoring the decimal points, multiplying as if they were whole numbers, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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0.5 x 32 = ?

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16

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10.3 x 2 = ?

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20.6

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What does 4 x 0.2 represent?

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4 groups of 0.2

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0.4 x 0.9 = ?

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0.36

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How do you convert kilometers to miles?

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To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by 0.62.

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If 1 kilometer is about 0.62 mile, how many miles are in 4 kilometers?

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2.48 miles

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.2 and 0.4?

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0.08