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 representation of 5/10.

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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 5.78 multiplied by 3.5?

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20.23

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If Abbie jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days, how do you calculate the total miles?

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Multiply 4.8 by 22 to find the total miles jogged.

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What is 45.1 multiplied by 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 make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value, often to a specified number of decimal places.

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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 digits in a decimal number, and its placement affects the final product when multiplying.

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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 the result of multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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The result is a decimal that is equal to the decimal multiplied by the whole number.

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