Multiplying Decimals

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. Formula: Area = Length × Width.

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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 0.3 x 0.8?

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0.3 x 0.8 = 0.24.

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What is the cost of 80 bananas if one banana costs $3.00?

Back

80 bananas cost $3.00 x 80 = $240.

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What is the approximate conversion of kilometers to miles?

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1 kilometer is approximately 0.62 miles.

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If a garden is 9.87 meters long and 1.9 meters wide, how do you find its area?

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Multiply the length by the width: Area = 9.87 m × 1.9 m = 18.753 m².

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What does it mean to multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiplying a decimal by a whole number scales the decimal by that whole number.

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What is the product of 2 and 0.3?

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2 x 0.3 = 0.6.

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How do you estimate the product of two decimals?

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Round each decimal to the nearest whole number, multiply the rounded numbers, and adjust based on the decimal places.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.8 by 0.24?

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0.8 x 0.24 = 0.192.