Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.02

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 7.13 x 5.5?

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39.215

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 15.9 x 0.8?

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12.72

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 19.9 x 0.87?

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17.313

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 18.7 x 6?

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112.2

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Kay rides her bike at a speed of 20.425 miles per hour for 1 hour, how far does she go?

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20.425 miles

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the importance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places determine the precision of the result. The more decimal places, the more accurate the result.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.4?

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0.20

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3