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 that represents 5/10.

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How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal?

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To multiply a whole number by a decimal, multiply as if there were no decimal, then count the total number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 4 and 0.03?

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0.12

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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 find the total cost when buying multiple items at a decimal price?

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Multiply the number of items by the price per item. For example, if you buy 12 boxes of candy canes at $0.98 each, you calculate 12 x 0.98.

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What is the total cost of 12 boxes of candy canes at $0.98 each?

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$11.76

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How do you calculate the total distance jogged over several days?

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Multiply the distance jogged each day by the number of days. For example, if Abbie jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days, calculate 4.8 x 22.

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What is the total distance jogged by Abbie if she jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days?

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105.6 miles

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What is the product of 82 and 0.13?

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10.66

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in multiplication?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the product is accurate, reflecting the correct scale of the numbers being multiplied.