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 point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.2 and 0.8?

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0.16

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What is 32.8 pounds multiplied by 3.6?

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118.08 pounds

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What is 52.6 multiplied by 8.2?

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431.32

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What is 3.5 multiplied by 4.92?

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17.22

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What is 7.12 multiplied by 3?

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21.36

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result; the more decimal places, the more accurate the number.

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How do you check your multiplication of decimals?

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You can check your multiplication by using the inverse operation, which is division, or by estimating the product.