Represent Multiplication of Decimals

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers to find their product, which may also be a decimal.

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How do you determine the location of the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed to the left of the last digit, equal to that total.

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What is 3 x 2.58?

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7.74

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What is 4 x 3.21?

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12.84

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What is 0.2 x 0.8?

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0.16

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What is the equation for the decimal multiplication model?

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8 x 0.25 = 2.00

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What is 63.9 x 7?

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447.3

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.4?

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0.20

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How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal?

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Multiply as if there are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product based on the total decimal places in the factors.

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What is 5 x 0.6?

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3.0