Decimal multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points, which involves aligning the numbers and multiplying as if they were whole numbers, then placing the decimal point in the product.

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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. 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 0.4 x 0.3?

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0.4 x 0.3 = 0.12

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What is 1/10 of 8.4?

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1/10 of 8.4 is 0.84.

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If a tree is 0.17 meters tall and grows 10 times taller, what is its new height?

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The new height of the tree is 1.7 meters.

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What is 0.2 x 0.8?

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0.2 x 0.8 = 0.16

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What is 1/100 of 6.7?

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1/100 of 6.7 is 0.067.

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What does it mean to multiply by 10?

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Multiplying by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the right.

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What does it mean to multiply by 0.1?

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Multiplying by 0.1 shifts the decimal point one place to the left.

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How do you find the product of two decimals?

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To find the product of two decimals, multiply them as whole numbers and then adjust the decimal point based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.