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 decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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 the total cost of 4.6 meters of fabric at $3.57 per meter?

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$16.42

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If Jackie rode around a park trail of 8.54 miles 4 times, how far did she travel?

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34.16 miles

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What is 63.1 multiplied by 2.2?

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138.82

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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. For example, rounding 0.76 to the nearest whole number gives 1.

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What is the value of 0.5 x 0.5?

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0.25

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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

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The result is a decimal that is the same as multiplying the whole number by the decimal value.