Multiplying Decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers together, aligning the numbers as if they were whole numbers, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors. The decimal point in the product is placed so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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What is the product of 2.39 and 4.37?

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10.4443

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What is 81.9 multiplied by 0.5?

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40.95

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How many decimal places are in the product of 17.98 and 143.5?

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3

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If Jackie rode her bike 8.54 miles around a park 4 times, how far did she travel?

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34.16 miles

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How much does Bryan spend on 7 bags of chips costing $1.75 each?

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$12.25

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Align the numbers as if they were whole numbers, ignoring the decimal points.

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What do you do after multiplying the numbers as whole numbers?

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

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What is the importance of understanding decimal places in multiplication?

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It ensures that the product is accurate and reflects the correct value based on the original numbers.