Decimal Multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points, which involves aligning the numbers and multiplying as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product.

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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. 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 2.4 and 8.9?

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21.36

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What is the product of 0.17 and 0.3?

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0.051

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What is the product of 9.87 and 23.6?

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232.932

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What is the product of 35.4 and 6.2?

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219.48

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Which problem has the same answer as 14.8 x 9.3 = 137.64?

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1.48 x 93

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is an example of multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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Example: 3.5 x 4 = 14.0.