Multiplication and Division of Decimals

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers together, aligning the numbers as if they were whole numbers, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is division of decimals?

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Division of decimals is the process of dividing one decimal number by another. It often involves converting the divisor into a whole number by moving the decimal point and adjusting the dividend accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate: 3.7 x 0.43

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1.591

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If 12 friends share a total cost of $83.40 equally, how much does each person pay?

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$6.95

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Calculate: 3.3 ÷ 0.3

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11

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If a dozen roses cost $29.88, what is the cost of one rose?

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$2.49

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Calculate: 36.8 ÷ 2

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18.4

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in multiplication?

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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 that many decimal places.

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in division?

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Move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as if they were whole numbers.

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What is the product of 0.6 and 0.5?

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0.30

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