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 aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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

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To determine the placement of the decimal point in a product, count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product should be placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is the product of 2.16 and 3.7?

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7.992

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Which is smaller: 0.3 x 0.4 or 0.03 x 0.04?

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0.03 x 0.04 is smaller.

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What is the product of 125.2 and 16.5?

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2065.8

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Calculate 6.7 x 0.24.

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1.608

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What is the product of 0.14 and 0.04?

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0.0056

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were 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 significance of zero in decimal multiplication?

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Zero in decimal multiplication indicates that if any factor is zero, the product will also be zero, regardless of the other number.

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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When multiplying a decimal by a whole number, the decimal point remains in the same position in the product as it was in the decimal.