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 dot (decimal 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 original decimal.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied. The decimal point in the product is placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is 3.6 x 2?

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7.2

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What is 0.75 x 0.4?

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0.3

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If you multiply 0.6 by 0.3, what is the result?

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0.18

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What is the product of 1.2 and 0.5?

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0.6

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is 0.98 x 12?

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11.76