Multiply 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 that represents 5/10.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first 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 estimation in multiplication?

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Estimation in multiplication involves rounding numbers to make calculations easier and quicker, allowing you to get a rough idea of the product.

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Estimate the product of 7.24 and 3.9 by rounding.

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Round 7.24 to 7 and 3.9 to 4. The estimated product is 7 x 4 = 28.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Area = length x width.

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Calculate the area of a sheet of paper that is 8.5 inches by 11 inches.

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Area = 8.5 x 11 = 93.5 square inches.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items purchased.

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If a cookbook costs $17.75 and 342 copies are sold, how much money is made?

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Total money made = 342 x 17.75 = $6070.50.

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What is the product of 82 and 0.13?

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82 x 0.13 = 10.66.

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How do you calculate the cost of an item based on weight?

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To calculate the cost based on weight, multiply the weight of the item by the price per unit weight.