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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What does it mean to move the decimal point?

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Moving the decimal point means adjusting its position to the right or left to represent a different value, often used when multiplying or dividing by powers of ten.

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If you multiply 0.5 by 0.2, what is the product?

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0.1

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.3?

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0.03

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How many decimal places are in the number 0.75?

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There are two decimal places in the number 0.75.

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What is 0.6 multiplied by 4?

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2.4

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If you multiply 0.25 by 0.4, what do you get?

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0.1

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What is the value of 3 x 0.01?

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0.03

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How do you find the total cost if one item costs $1.50 and you buy 7 of them?

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Multiply $1.50 by 7 to get $10.50.