Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.5 is a decimal.

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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 9.7 and 5?

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48.5

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What is the product of 3.64 and 6?

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21.84

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What is the product of 9.64 and 2?

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19.28

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What is the product of 2.5 and 2?

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5

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What is the product of 63.1 and 5?

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315.5

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value. For example, 2.7 rounded to the nearest whole number is 3.

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in 3.45?

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In 3.45, the digit 5 is in the hundredths place.

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What is the difference between a whole number and a decimal?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, while a decimal includes a fractional part.