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 dot (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 product of 0.6 and 0.09?

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0.054

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What is 2.8 multiplied by 42?

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117.6

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is 63.1 multiplied by 52?

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3281.2

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If Mr. Torres walks 6.4 miles in 1 minute, how far does he walk in 5 minutes?

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32 miles

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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What happens to the decimal point in the product when multiplying 0.6 by 0.09?

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The product has two decimal places because 0.6 has 1 decimal place and 0.09 has 2 decimal places.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal multiplication in real life?

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Understanding decimal multiplication helps in calculating measurements, finances, and other practical applications.