Multiplying Decimals

Front

What is 0.3 x 0.5?

Back

0.15

Front

Jake had 2.4 lbs of Halloween candy. He ate 0.5 of his candy. How many lbs of candy did Jake eat?

Back

1.2 lbs

Front

4 x 0.2 is the same as what?

Back

4 groups of 0.2

Front

What is 4.2 x 0.7?

Back

2.94

Front

What is 10.3 x 2?

Back

20.6

Front

Define multiplying decimals.

Back

Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers and placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

Front

How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

Back

Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product.

Front

What is the product of 0.6 and 0.4?

Back

0.24

Front

If you multiply 0.5 by 10, what do you get?

Back

5

Front

What is the rule for placing the decimal point in multiplication?

Back

Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.