Multiplication of Decimals

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers together to find their product. The decimal point in the product is determined by 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 decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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Calculate: 12.34 x 0.56

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6.9104

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If my brother earns $15.65 per hour, how much will he earn in 13 hours?

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$203.45

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Calculate: 0.989 x 4

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3.956

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Calculate: 190.1 x 3.21

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610.221

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Calculate: 0.337 x 24

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8.088

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in multiplication?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed to the left of the last digit, equal to that total.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is the product of two decimals?

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The product of two decimals is the result obtained when the two decimal numbers are multiplied together.