Multiplying Decimals

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

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

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What is the product of 0.5 and 81.9?

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40.95

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What is 0.4 multiplied by 7?

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2.8

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How do you multiply two decimals?

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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 4 multiplied by 0.03?

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0.12

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What is the product of 3.7 and 0.43?

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1.591

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What is 45.1 multiplied by 7?

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315.7

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number and helps in determining the correct placement of the decimal in the product.

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How do you round a decimal after multiplication?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit to the right of the desired place value. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.