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, which involves aligning the numbers and multiplying as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product.

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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, and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.02

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What is 14.8 x 9.3?

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137.64

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Which problem has the same answer as 14.8 x 9.3?

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1.48 x 93

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What is 22.5 x 3.7?

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83.25

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How many pounds are in a dozen ears of corn if each ear has 0.25 pounds?

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3 pounds

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What is 2.4 x 8.9?

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21.36

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What is 0.17 x 0.3?

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0.051

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product so that it has that many decimal places.