Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 5/10.

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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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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the product of 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.02

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 3.5 x 2?

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7.0

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 0.6 x 0.4?

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0.24

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How many decimal places are in the product of 2.5 and 0.3?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product (2.5 has 1 decimal place and 0.3 has 1 decimal place).

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 52.6 x 8.2?

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431.32

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Sarah jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days, how many miles did she jog in total?

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105.6 miles

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is 4 x 0.03?

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0.12

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 63.1 x 2.2?

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138.82

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3