Multiplying Decimals by a Whole Number

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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What does it mean to multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiplying a decimal by a whole number means to find the total of the decimal added to itself a certain number of times, which can change the position of the decimal point.

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What is the product of 0.2 and 9?

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18 tenths.

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What is the product of 0.7 and 4?

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2.8.

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What is the product of 1.9 and 5?

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9.5.

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What is the product of 0.09 and 7?

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63 hundredths.

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How do you convert tenths to a decimal?

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To convert tenths to a decimal, divide the number of tenths by 10. For example, 18 tenths is 1.8.

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How do you convert hundredths to a decimal?

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To convert hundredths to a decimal, divide the number of hundredths by 100. For example, 63 hundredths is 0.63.

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If Mr. Harper walked 4.1 miles for each of 2 rounds of golf, how do you find the total distance?

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Multiply 4.1 by 2 to find the total distance walked.

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What is the total distance Mr. Harper walked after 2 rounds of golf?

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8.2 miles.