Multiplying Decimals

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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.

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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 0.3 and 0.8?

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0.3 x 0.8 = 0.24

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What is 18.1 multiplied by 3.7?

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18.1 x 3.7 = 66.97

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What is 2.34 multiplied by 46?

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2.34 x 46 = 107.64

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What is 9.3 multiplied by 4.1?

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9.3 x 4.1 = 38.13

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What operation do you use to solve multiplication problems?

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Multiplication is the operation used to solve problems that involve finding the total of equal groups.

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What is the value of 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.5 x 0.2 = 0.1

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.4 and 0.6?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product of 0.4 and 0.6.

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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.