Multiplying Decimals

Front

What is multiplying decimals?

Back

Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which results in another decimal number.

Front

How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

Back

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.

Front

What is the product of 13.8 and 24?

Back

331.2

Front

What is the product of 3.4 and 4?

Back

13.6

Front

What is the product of 2.7 and 3?

Back

8.1

Front

What is the product of 0.29 and 5.7?

Back

1.653

Front

What is the product of 3.3 and 5.9?

Back

19.47

Front

When multiplying decimals, how do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the answer?

Back

Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product should be placed to the left by that total number of places.

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

Front

What is the value of 0.5 x 0.2?

Back

0.1