Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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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 factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.15 x 0.6?

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There are 3 decimal places in the product.

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Calculate: 81.9 x 0.5

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40.95

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What is the correct location of the decimal point in the product of 22.2 x 0.44 = 9768?

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The correct location is 9.768.

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Calculate: 0.3 x 0.5

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0.15

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What is the product of 2.39 x 4.37?

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10.4443

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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 numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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If you multiply a decimal by 10, what happens to the decimal point?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.

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If you multiply a decimal by 0.1, what happens to the decimal point?

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The decimal point moves one place to the left.