Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 5/10.

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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 the product of 0.2 and 0.8?

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0.16

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What is the product of 3.7 and 0.43?

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1.591

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied. The product will have that many decimal places.

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What is 10.3 multiplied by 2?

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20.6

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If Abbie jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days, how many miles did she jog in total?

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105.6 miles

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What is the product of 45.1 and 7?

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315.7

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What is the significance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number. In multiplication, it helps determine the size of the product based on the decimal places in the factors.

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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.