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 that represents 5/10.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first 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 0.2 and 0.8?

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0.16

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What is the product of 7.13 and 5.5?

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39.215

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What is the product of 5.78 and 3.5?

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20.23

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If Miss Rago bought 12 boxes of candy canes at $0.98 each, how much did she spend?

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$11.76

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What is the product of 45.1 and 7?

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315.7

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to a nearby specified place value, making it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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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. Its position affects the size of the product when multiplying decimals.

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How many decimal places are in the number 0.75?

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There are two decimal places in the number 0.75.

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