Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first 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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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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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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What is 2.5 multiplied by 4?

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10.0

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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Look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up. If it is less than 5, round down.

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What is 0.75 multiplied by 0.4?

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0.30

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If a pencil costs $0.75, how much do 4 pencils cost?

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$3.00

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What is the value of 3.6 x 2.5?

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9.0

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/4 = 0.25.