Multiplying decimal by a whole number

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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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 is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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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 8 x 0.25?

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2.00

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How do you represent 0.3 in fraction form?

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0.3 can be represented as 3/10.

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What is the value of 0.8 x 25?

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20.00

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If Earth travels at 18.6 miles per second, how far does it travel in 4.8 seconds?

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100 miles

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What is the cost of 4 bottles of water if each costs $1.79?

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$7.16

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What is the equation for multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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The equation is written as: Whole Number x Decimal = Product.

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What does the decimal point indicate in a number?

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The decimal point indicates the separation between the whole number and the fractional part of a number.