Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (.) to separate the whole number 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 in the product accordingly.

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What does it mean to move the decimal point?

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Moving the decimal point means adjusting its position to the left or right to represent a different value, often used when multiplying or dividing by powers of ten.

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If you multiply 0.5 by 0.2, what is the product?

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0.1

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What is the product of 3.5 and 2.0?

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7.0

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How many decimal places are in the number 0.73?

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There are two decimal places in the number 0.73.

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What is 82 multiplied by 0.13?

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10.66

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If a banana costs $3.00, how much do 80 bananas cost?

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$240

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What is 3.7 multiplied by 0.43?

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1.591

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How do you find the cost of a trip if you know the cost per mile?

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Multiply the cost per mile by the total number of miles to find the total cost.