Multiplying Decimals Practice Flashcard

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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 (decimal point) separating 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 average speed formula?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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Calculate the product of 0.6 and 0.4.

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0.24

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What is the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = Length × Width.

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Calculate the area of a rectangle with length 12.5 m and width 3.2 m.

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40 square meters.

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If Sara bought 2.75 kg of apples and each apple weighs 0.25 kg, how many apples did she buy?

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11 apples.

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What is the product of 0.7 and 0.5?

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0.35

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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.

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What is the significance of the decimal point?

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The decimal point separates the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal number.