Multiplying Decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers. The process is similar to multiplying whole numbers, but you must account for the decimal places in the final answer.

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

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What is the product of 0.12 x 4?

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0.48

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If Mrs. Brown cuts 8.25 inches of ribbon for each hairbow and makes 5 hairbows, how much ribbon does she use?

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41.25 inches

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What is the product of 3.2 x 1.5?

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4.8

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How do you multiply two decimals?

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Multiply the numbers as if they are 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 the product of 0.4 x 0.4?

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0.16

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If 5th graders bought 75 tattoos at $0.50 each, how much did they spend?

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$37.50

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What is the product of 0.5 x 0.5?

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0.25

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What is the product of 0.25 x 0.4?

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0.1