Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction of a whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 were 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 value of 0.5 x 4?

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2.0

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If you multiply 0.3 by 10, what is the result?

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3.0

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What does the term 'place value' mean?

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Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number.

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What is the product of 0.2 and 6?

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1.2

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How do you determine where to place the decimal in a multiplication problem?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied and place the decimal in the product accordingly.

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What is 0.67 multiplied by 2?

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1.34

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What is the result of multiplying 0.8 by 6?

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4.8

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If a pound of apples costs $5, how much do 1.5 pounds cost?

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$7.50 (1.5 x 5 = 7.50)