Multiply 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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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If you multiply 3.4 by 10, what is the result?

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34.0

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5.5 meters and a width of 2.2 meters?

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12.1 square meters (5.5 × 2.2 = 12.1).

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest cent?

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To round a decimal to the nearest cent, look at the third decimal place. If it is 5 or more, round up the second decimal place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the second decimal place the same.

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What is 0.75 multiplied by 4?

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3.0

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the total cost of 10.5 gallons of gas at $2.89 per gallon?

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$30.35 (10.5 × 2.89 = 30.35).

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What is the product of 2.5 and 3.6?

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9.0