Multiplying Decimals Flashcard

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which can be done by ignoring the decimal points, multiplying 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 the product of 3.4 and 4?

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13.6

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What is the product of 0.7 and 9.4?

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6.58

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What is the product of 0.29 and 5.7?

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1.653

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What is the product of 1.9 and 5.4?

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10.26, which is between 10 and 11.

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What is the product of 2.5 and 4.8?

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12.0

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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What is the importance of zero in decimal multiplication?

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Zero acts as a placeholder in decimal multiplication, ensuring the correct value of the product is maintained.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiply the whole number by the decimal as if it were a whole number, then place the decimal point in the product.