Multiplying 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 that represents 5/10.

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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 the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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What is 1.5 X 2.6?

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3.9

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What is 35.24 X 2.6?

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91.624

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the value of 2.75 X 4?

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11.0

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If a product is 19.58, what could be the factors?

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One possible factorization is 2.25 (cost per mile) and 8.7 (miles traveled).

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number. It is crucial to place it correctly in the product to represent the correct value.

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What is 12 X 8?

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96