Multiplication of Decimals Flashcard

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 multiplied by 4 (3 x 4) means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents one-half.

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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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What is 63.9 x 7?

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447.3

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What is 14 + 9.8?

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23.8

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Nicholas jogged 4.8 miles each day for 22 days. How many miles did he jog in total?

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105.6 miles

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What is the product of 22.2 x 0.44?

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9.768

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If a steak weighs 1.4 pounds and costs $4.50 per pound, how much does it cost?

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$6.30

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number. It helps in determining the correct placement of the decimal in the product after multiplication.