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.

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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 3.36 and 43?

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144.48

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What is the product of 63.1 and 52?

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3,281.2

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If Joshua pays $2.25 per mile for an Uber and travels 8.7 miles, how much does he pay?

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$19.58

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What is the product of 81.9 and 0.5?

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40.95

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What is the product of 2.8 and 42?

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117.6

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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 and easier to work with, often to a specified number of decimal places.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a decimal number, and its placement in the product is crucial for accuracy.

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How many decimal places are in the number 0.75?

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There are two decimal places in the number 0.75.