Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 5/10.

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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 5.78 and 3.5?

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20.23

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What is the product of 45.1 and 7?

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315.7

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What is the product of 3.5 and 4.92?

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17.22

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What is the product of 4 and 0.03?

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0.12

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What is the product of 3.7 and 0.43?

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1.591

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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, often to a specified number of decimal places.

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result. The more decimal places, the more precise the answer.

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The product will have that many decimal places.