Multiplying Decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers together, which results in a product that may also be a decimal.

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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 8.65 and 4?

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34.6

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What is 4 multiplied by 0.03?

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0.12

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal in the product?

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

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What is the product of 0.53 and 6.4?

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3.392

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If you multiply 0.73 by 2.52, how many times do you move the decimal?

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4

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How do you calculate earnings based on hourly wage and hours worked?

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Multiply the hourly wage by the number of hours worked to find total earnings.

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Jackie earns $8.95 per hour. If she works 7.5 hours, how much does she earn?

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$67.13

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Line up the numbers as if they are whole numbers, ignoring the decimal points.