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, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first 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 0.6 x 0.09?

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0.054

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What is 2.5 x 2?

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5

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If 1 kilometer is about 0.62 miles, how many miles are in 12 kilometers?

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7.44 miles

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How far can Mr. Torres walk in 5 minutes if he walks 6.4 miles in 1 minute?

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32 miles

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What is the product of 0.4 and 0.5?

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0.20

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What is the product of 0.75 and 0.2?

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0.15

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How do you convert kilometers to miles?

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To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by 0.62.

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result. The more decimal places, the more accurate the result.

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