Multiplying Decimals (Decimal Placement)

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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 is the decimal placement rule when multiplying?

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The decimal point in the product is placed so that the total number of decimal places in the product equals the sum of the decimal places in the factors.

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Calculate: 8.72 x 7.9

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68.888

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Calculate: 5.3 x 62

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328.6

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Calculate: 2.9 x 7.8

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22.62

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Calculate: 8.24 x 1.8

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14.832

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Calculate: 2.7 x 46

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124.2

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What is the value of 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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What happens to the decimal point when multiplying by 10?

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When multiplying by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the right.