Decimal Multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points. It involves multiplying the numbers 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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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. The decimal point is placed so that the total number of decimal places in the product equals the number of decimal places in the decimal factor.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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Calculate: 1.3 x 4

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5.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 1.7 x 9

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15.3

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 42 x 0.4

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16.8

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 19 x 1.8

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34.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 4 x 2.05

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8.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying two decimals?

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When multiplying two decimals, the decimal point in the product is placed so that the total number of decimal places is equal to the sum of the decimal places in both factors.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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If you multiply a decimal by 10, what happens to the decimal point?

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When you multiply a decimal by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2