Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is multiplying decimals by whole numbers?

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It is the process of multiplying a decimal number (like 3.5) by a whole number (like 4) to find the product.

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What is the product of 3.5 and 4?

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14

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What is the product of 5.4 and 7?

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37.8

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What is the product of 2.6 and 5?

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13

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What is the product of 6.3 and 9?

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56.7

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What is the product of 2.5 and 8?

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20

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point and multiply as if they were both whole numbers, then place the decimal in the product.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number; it must be placed correctly in the product to reflect the correct value.

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying 0.5 by 4?

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The product is 2.0, so the decimal point moves to reflect the value.

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If you multiply 0.75 by 8, what is the product?

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6.0