Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a 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 decimal equivalent of 1 kilometer?

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1 kilometer is approximately 0.62 miles.

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If a trail is 8.54 miles long, how far is it if you ride around it 4 times?

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To find the total distance, multiply 8.54 miles by 4, which equals 34.16 miles.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.73 by 2.52?

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The result is 1.8356, which means you would move the decimal 4 places to the left to express it as 0.18356.

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What is the cost of an Uber ride at $2.25 per mile for a distance of 8.7 miles?

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The cost is $2.25 x 8.7 = $19.58.

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How many decimal places do you move when multiplying 0.5 by 0.2?

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You move the decimal 2 places to the left.

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What is 3.5 multiplied by 4.92?

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The result is 17.22.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine where to place the decimal in the product of two decimals?

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