Multiplying decimals

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What is multiplying decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two numbers that have decimal points, adjusting the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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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 is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the decimal.

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What is 6.7 multiplied by 5?

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33.5

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What is 32 multiplied by 6.7?

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214.4

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What is 100 multiplied by 3.44?

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344

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What is 54.3 multiplied by 2?

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108.6

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What is 89 multiplied by 3.6?

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320.4

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How do you determine the position 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 to the left of the last digit, equal to that total.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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What is 1.2 multiplied by 3?

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3.6