multiplication with decimals

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What is multiplication with decimals?

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Multiplication with decimals involves multiplying 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 7.13 and 5.5?

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39.215

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What is the product of 5.78 and 3.5?

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20.23

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What is the product of 10.5 and 3.6?

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37.8

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What is the product of 63.9 and 7?

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447.3

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If Babo bought 15 bottles of orange juice at $2.43 each, how much did he spend?

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$36.45

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Line up the numbers vertically, ignoring the decimal points.

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

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

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What is the importance of estimating products when multiplying decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and to catch potential errors.