Multiplying Decimals

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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What is 1.2 x 3.4?

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4.08

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How many decimal places are in the number 2.56?

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There are two decimal places in the number 2.56.

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What is the value of 0.03 x 0.9?

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0.027

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If you multiply a decimal by 10, what happens to the decimal point?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.

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What is 4.8 miles jogged each day for 22 days?

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105.6 miles

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What is the cost of 7 bags of chips at $1.75 each?

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$12.25

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What is 52.6 x 8.2?

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431.32