Multiply a decimal by a whole number

Front

What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a decimal?

Back

When you multiply a whole number by a decimal, you find a part of the whole number. The result is smaller than the whole number.

Front

12 x 0.3 = ?

Back

3.6

Front

What does the decimal point represent in a number?

Back

The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part of a number.

Front

2.3 x 9 = ?

Back

20.7

Front

How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

Back

Multiply as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the result based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

Front

31.62 x 5 = ?

Back

158.10

Front

What is the value of 0.8 in relation to 1?

Back

0.8 is less than 1, representing 80% of a whole.

Front

20.42 x 7 = ?

Back

142.94

Front

What happens to the decimal point when multiplying by 10?

Back

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

Front

4 x 0.8 = ?

Back

3.2