Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 2.5 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 Aidan pays $2.25 per mile for an 8.7-mile ride, how do you calculate the total cost?

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Multiply 2.25 by 8.7 to find the total cost.

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What is the total cost for Alessa who bought 4.6m of fabric at $3.57 per meter?

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Multiply 4.6 by 3.57 to get $16.42.

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How do you find the difference in cost between two items?

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Subtract the total cost of the cheaper item from the total cost of the more expensive item.

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What is the cost of 2.4 pounds of beef at $5.20 per pound?

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Multiply 2.4 by 5.20 to get $12.08.

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What is the cost of 3.2 pounds of turkey at $2.90 per pound?

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Multiply 3.2 by 2.90 to get $9.28.

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How do you calculate the length of a driveway if the width is known?

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Multiply the width by the length-to-width ratio.

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If Mrs. Brandau's driveway is 9.2 meters wide and 3.4 times as long, what is the length?

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Multiply 9.2 by 3.4 to get 31.28 meters.