Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, 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 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.1 x 0.2 = 0.02.

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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 8.54 multiplied by 4?

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8.54 x 4 = 34.16.

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How do you convert kilometers to miles?

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To convert kilometers to miles, multiply the number of kilometers by 0.62.

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What is 12 kilometers in miles?

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12 kilometers is approximately 7.44 miles.

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What is 81.9 multiplied by 0.5?

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81.9 x 0.5 = 40.95.

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.73 and 2.52?

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There are 4 decimal places in the product of 0.73 and 2.52.