Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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If you multiply 2.5 by 4, what is the result?

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10.0

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is 7.13 x 5.5?

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39.215

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How do you convert kilometers to miles?

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To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by 0.62.

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If Noah's house is 12 kilometers from the ice skating rink, how many miles is that?

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7.44 miles

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What is the total distance Jackie rode if the trail is 8.54 miles long and she rode around it 4 times?

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34.16 miles

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How do you calculate the cost of a trip based on distance?

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To calculate the cost, multiply the distance traveled by the cost per mile.