Decimal multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points. It involves aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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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. Count the total number of decimal places in both numbers, then place the decimal point in the product so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is 0.3 x 0.5?

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0.3 x 0.5 = 0.15

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What is the value of 7 bags of candy at $1.50 each?

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7 bags x $1.50 = $10.50

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In the number 12.087, which digit is in the thousandths place?

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The digit in the thousandths place is 7.

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What does the equation 0.9 x 0.2 represent?

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0.9 x 0.2 = 0.18

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What is the product of 0.3 and 0.2?

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0.3 x 0.2 = 0.06

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How do you determine the decimal point in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors. The product's decimal point is placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a decimal?

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The result is a decimal that is smaller than the whole number, depending on the decimal's value.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition in decimals?

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Multiplication can be seen as repeated addition. For example, 0.3 x 4 is the same as adding 0.3 four times.