Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 0.3 and 0.5?

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0.15

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.15 and 0.6?

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There are 3 decimal places in the product.

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What is the total cost of 4.6 meters of fabric at $3.57 per meter?

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$16.42

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied.

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What is the product of 0.15 and 0.624?

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0.0936

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If Joshua pays $2.25 per mile for an 8.7 mile trip, how much will he pay?

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$19.58

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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What happens to the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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The decimal point is placed based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.