Decimal Multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points. It involves aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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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 are no decimal points, then place the decimal point in the product. The number of decimal places in the product should equal the number of decimal places in the decimal factor.

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What is the product of 34.56 x 0.1?

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3.456

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What is the product of 0.02 x 0.7?

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0.014

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What is the product of 9.8 x 0.01?

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0.098

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What is the product of 8.3 x 4.6?

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38.18

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How do you find the product of two decimals?

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To find the product of two decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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What is the product of 1.5 x 2.0?

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3.0

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If Mrs. Dalmagro ran 2.3 miles yesterday and 1.7 times as much today, how far did she run?

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3.91 miles