Multiplying Decimals (Decimal Placement)

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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 (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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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 are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 82 and 0.65?

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53.3

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 9.3 and 24?

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223.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 3.8 and 7.5?

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28.5

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 68 and 0.7?

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47.6

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 2.7 and 46?

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124.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors. The decimal in the product is placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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Decimal placement is crucial because it affects the value of the product, ensuring accuracy in calculations.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3