Multiply/Divide Whole Numbers and Decimals

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is division?

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Division is a mathematical operation that represents the splitting of a number into equal parts. For example, 12 ÷ 4 means splitting 12 into 4 equal parts, which equals 3.

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How do you multiply whole numbers?

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To multiply whole numbers, you can use the standard algorithm, which involves multiplying each digit of the first number by each digit of the second number and then adding the results.

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How do you divide whole numbers?

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To divide whole numbers, you can use long division, which involves dividing the number step by step, finding how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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What is the product of 7 and 8?

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The product of 7 and 8 is 56.

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What is the quotient of 56 divided by 7?

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The quotient of 56 divided by 7 is 8.

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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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How do you divide decimals?

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

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What is 2.5 x 0.18?

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2.5 x 0.18 = 0.45.

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What is 8.25 ÷ 5?

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8.25 ÷ 5 = 1.65.