Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 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 0.2 x 0.8?

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0.16

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What does it mean to earn money per mile?

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Earning money per mile means you receive a certain amount of money for each mile you complete. For example, if you earn $2.40 per mile and run 4.5 miles, you multiply to find your total earnings.

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How do you calculate total earnings from hourly pay?

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To calculate total earnings from hourly pay, multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours worked.

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What is 6 hours of work at $7.35 per hour?

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$44.10

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What is the cost of an item if it costs $8.50 per student for 57 students?

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$484.50

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product so that it has that many decimal places.

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What is 45.1 x 7?

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315.7