Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers

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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 a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the product of 2.1 and 2?

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4.2

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If Cheyenne bought 3 yards of fabric at $1.89 per yard, how much did she spend?

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$5.67

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What is 5.6 multiplied by 7?

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39.2

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What is 2.49 multiplied by 3?

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7.47

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What is the product of 4.1 and 2?

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8.2

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What does it mean to 'round' a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting it to a nearby value that is simpler, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in the number 4.23?

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The place value of 3 in 4.23 is 'hundredths'.

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How many decimal places are in the number 5.678?

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There are three decimal places in the number 5.678.