MULTIPLYING DECIMALS

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two numbers that have decimal points, adjusting the final answer based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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What is the product of 1.1 and 0.11?

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0.121

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What is the product of 4 and 0.21?

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0.84

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What is the product of 98.2 and 5?

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491

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What is the product of 12.5 and 163.2?

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2040

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What is the product of 17.08 and 3.2?

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54.656

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

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The product will have that many decimal places.

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What happens if you multiply two decimals?

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When you multiply two decimals, the product will have a decimal point that is determined by the total number of decimal places in both decimals.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1