Multiplying Decimals with Models

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a number that represents a fraction of a whole, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals?

Back

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.

Front

What is the product of 0.4 and 0.3?

Back

0.4 x 0.3 = 0.12

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What is the product of 0.2 and 0.4?

Back

0.2 x 0.4 = 0.08

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What is the product of 0.3 and 0.8?

Back

0.3 x 0.8 = 0.24

Front

What does the overlapping area in a model represent when multiplying decimals?

Back

The overlapping area represents the product of the two decimal numbers being multiplied.

Front

What is the value of 0.15 in fraction form?

Back

0.15 = 15/100 = 3/20.

Front

How many decimal places are in the product of 0.4 and 0.3?

Back

There are two decimal places in the product of 0.4 and 0.3.

Front

What is the product of 12 and 0.3?

Back

12 x 0.3 = 3.6

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What is the product of 3 and 4?

Back

3 x 4 = 12