Multiply decimals

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a decimal?

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The result is a decimal. For example, 3 x 1.3 = 3.9.

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True/False: When multiplying decimals, you need to align the decimal points like in addition or subtraction.

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False. You do not need to align decimal points when multiplying.

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What is 7 multiplied by 6.6?

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46.2

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What is 4 multiplied by 2.5?

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10

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What is 2 multiplied by 2.1?

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4.2

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then place the decimal in the result based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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What do you do after multiplying the numbers in a decimal multiplication problem?

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

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If you multiply 5 by 0.2, what is the result?

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1.0

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What is the product of 10 and 0.5?

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5.0