Multiplying Decimals with models

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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 the decimal point represent?

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The decimal point represents the separation between the whole number and the fractional part of a number.

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What is 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.4 and 0.6?

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There are two decimal places in the product.

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What is the product of 0.9 and 0.9?

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0.81

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If you multiply 3 by 0.2, what is the result?

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0.6

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What equation does the model represent if it shows 3 groups of 0.2?

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3 x 0.2 = 0.6

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What is 0.8 x 0.3?

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0.24

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How do you place the decimal point in the product of 0.8 and 0.3?

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Count the total decimal places (2) and place the decimal point two places from the right.