Multiply Decimals by Multi-digit Whole Numbers

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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When you multiply a decimal by a whole number, you shift the decimal point to the right based on the number of digits in the whole number.

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Calculate: 2.72 x 100

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272

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If Gerry spends $1.28 on lunch every day, how much will he spend in 14 days?

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$17.92

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What is the product of 3.2 and 411?

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1315.2

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Calculate: 1.38 x 25

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34.5

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Calculate: 6.09 x 28

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170.52

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What does it mean to multiply decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of a decimal number and another number, adjusting the decimal point in the result.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a multi-digit whole number?

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Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Line up the numbers vertically, ignoring the decimal points.

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What happens to the decimal point in the product when multiplying decimals?

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The decimal point is placed in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.