Multiply 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, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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If you multiply 3.4 by 2, what is the result?

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6.8

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5.5 meters and a width of 2.2 meters?

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12.1 square meters (5.5 x 2.2 = 12.1).

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

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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 10.5 multiplied by 2.89?

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30.345, which rounds to $30.35.

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What is the total cost of 3.4 pounds of chicken at $3.79 per pound?

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$12.89 (3.4 x 3.79 = 12.886).

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How do you find the total area of a wall that is 9.5 feet tall and 13.5 feet wide?

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Multiply the height by the width: 9.5 x 13.5 = 128.25 square feet.

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What is the product of 345.9 and 100?

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34590.