Multiply and Divide 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.

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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 were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process for dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the value of 0.5 × 10?

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5.0

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What is the value of 1.2 ÷ 0.4?

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3.0

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How do you estimate the product of two decimals?

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Round each decimal to a whole number, then multiply the rounded numbers to get an estimate.

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What is the value of 3.6 × 2?

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7.2

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What is the value of 4.5 ÷ 1.5?

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3.0

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What is the value of 0.75 × 100?

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75.0

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What is the value of 5.6 ÷ 0.7?

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8.0