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, which involves aligning the numbers and adjusting the decimal point in the product.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, 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 0.4 x 0.4?

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0.16

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What is the product of 0.3 and 0.7?

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0.21

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How do powers of 10 affect decimal multiplication?

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Powers of 10 can be used to shift the decimal point in a number, making it easier to multiply decimals by converting them into whole numbers.

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What is 1.4 x 10?

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14

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What is 0.5 x 0.5?

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0.25

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What is the product of 0.6 and 0.4?

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0.24

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If you multiply 0.1 by 0.2, what do you get?

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0.02