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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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.2 and 0.8?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product of 0.2 and 0.8.

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What is 0.2 x 0.8?

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0.2 x 0.8 = 0.16.

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If Jackie rode 8.54 miles around the park 4 times, how do you find the total distance?

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Multiply 8.54 by 4 to find the total distance.

Front

What is the total distance Jackie traveled if she rode around the park 4 times?

Back

Jackie traveled 34.16 miles.

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How do you calculate the total distance jogged if Sarah jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days?

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Multiply 4.8 by 22 to find the total distance jogged.

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What is the total distance Sarah jogged in 22 days?

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Sarah jogged 105.6 miles.

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What is 4 x 0.03?

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4 x 0.03 = 0.12.

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What is 7.12 x 3?

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7.12 x 3 = 21.36.