Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Numbers

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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

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What is the result of multiplying 1.5 by 10?

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The result is 15.0.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of dividing 10.5 by 3?

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The result is 3.5.

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What is the cost of 7 bags of candy at $1.50 each?

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$10.50.

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How do you find the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the quantity of items.

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What is the cost of one case of nails if 76 cases cost $3,792.40?

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$49.90.

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If tickets cost $2.25 each, how much do 10 tickets cost?

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$22.50.

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How do you calculate the total distance jogged over several days?

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Multiply the distance jogged each day by the number of days.