Multiplication and Division of Decimals

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers together, aligning the numbers as if they were whole numbers, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is division of decimals?

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Division of decimals is the process of dividing one decimal number by another. To perform the division, you can convert the divisor into a whole number by moving the decimal point and adjusting the dividend accordingly.

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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 is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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What is the result of 6.89 x 5?

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34.45

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How do you divide a whole number by a decimal?

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To divide a whole number by a decimal, convert the decimal to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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What is the result of 228 ÷ 0.03?

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7,600

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How do you calculate the cost of fabric when given the price per yard and the amount purchased?

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Multiply the price per yard by the amount of yards purchased.

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If a yard of silk fabric costs $7.85, how much will 0.8 yard cost?

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$6.28

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What is the formula to find the price per pound?

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Price per pound = Total cost ÷ Total weight in pounds.

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If Mrs. Kearns paid $6.75 for 1.5 pounds of ground beef, what was the price per pound?

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$4.50