Multiplying Decimals Flashcard

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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 dot (decimal point) separating the whole number 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 product of 1.9 and 5.4?

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10.26, which is between 10 and 11.

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What is 3.4 multiplied by 4?

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13.6.

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What is 0.7 times 9.4?

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6.58.

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What is the product of 0.29 and 5.7?

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1.653.

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What is 2.5 multiplied by 4.8?

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12.0.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number and its position affects the final product.

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How do you estimate the product of two decimals?

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Round each decimal to the nearest whole number, multiply those whole numbers, and use that as an estimate.