Multiplying Decimals (Models)

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole, using a dot (.) 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.

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What does the product represent in a multiplication model?

Back

The product represents the total amount obtained when one number is multiplied by another.

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

Back

3 x 0.2 = 0.6.

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What does the color purple represent in a multiplication model?

Back

The color purple represents the product in the model.

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How many groups of 0.15 are in 1.5?

Back

There are 10 groups of 0.15 in 1.5.

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What is the equation that matches the model showing 3 groups of 0.2?

Back

3 x 0.2 = 0.6.

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What is the equation that matches the model showing 0.4 multiplied by 0.3?

Back

0.4 x 0.3 = 0.12.