Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 product of 0.6 and 0.91?

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0.546

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How do you place the decimal in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors. The decimal in the product should be placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is 2.39 x 4.37?

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10.4443

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items to find the total cost.

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If one bag of candy costs $3.49, how much do 7 bags cost?

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$24.43

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What is the cost of cleaning a dress and a suit?

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Add the cost of cleaning one dress to the cost of cleaning one suit, then multiply the dress cost by the number of dresses.

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If it costs $1.79 to clean a dress and $8.25 to clean a suit, what is the total cost to clean 4 dresses and 1 suit?

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$15.41

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How do you calculate the cost per gallon of gas?

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Divide the total cost of gas by the number of gallons.