Multiplying Decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a product that may also have a decimal point.

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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 9.3 and 6?

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55.8

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What is the product of 2.5 and 2?

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5

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What is the product of 3.64 and 6?

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21.84

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What is the product of 63.1 and 5?

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315.5

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What is the product of 9.7 and 5?

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48.5

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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There are two decimal places in the product (0.1).

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in multiplication?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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If you multiply 0.3 by 10, what is the result?

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3.0