Multiplying and Dividing 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 representation of 5/10.

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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 rule for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, and do the same with the dividend. Then divide as usual.

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Calculate: 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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Calculate: 36.8 ÷ 2

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18.4

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Calculate: 11.4 ÷ 19

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0.6

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Calculate: 56.9 x 3.1

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176.39

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Calculate: 1.08 ÷ 4

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0.27

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What is the value of 0.1 x 0.1?

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0.01

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What is the value of 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1