Decimal multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points, which involves aligning the numbers and multiplying as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product.

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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 is no decimal, then count the total number of decimal places in the decimal and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.5 x 0.2 = 0.1

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What is the product of 0.7 and 0.4?

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0.7 x 0.4 = 0.28

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is 1.5 multiplied by 10?

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1.5 x 10 = 15

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What is the rule for multiplying decimals?

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When multiplying decimals, the total number of decimal places in the product is equal to the sum of the decimal places in the factors.

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What is 0.01 multiplied by 0.02?

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0.01 x 0.02 = 0.0002

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If you multiply 0.3 by 0.3, what do you get?

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0.3 x 0.3 = 0.09

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What is the product of 0.9 and 0.8?

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0.9 x 0.8 = 0.72