multiplication decimals

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation where a number is added to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 2.5, the digit 5 is in the tenths place.

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What is the product of 0.2 and 0.4?

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0.2 x 0.4 = 0.08.

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What is the product of 2.5 and 6.7?

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2.5 x 6.7 = 16.75.

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How do you find the product of two decimals?

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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 value of 10 x 8?

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10 x 8 = 80.

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What is the product of 45.1 and 7?

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45.1 x 7 = 315.7.

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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 2.7 to the nearest whole number gives 3.