Decimal Multiplication

Front

What is decimal multiplication?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

Back

To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there is no decimal, then count the total number of decimal places in the decimal and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What is the product of 12 and 0.98?

Back

11.76

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

How do you multiply two decimals?

Back

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.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What is 9.8 x 0.01?

Back

0.098

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is the product of 0.09 and 317?

Back

28.53

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is 28 x 100?

Back

2800

Tags

CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

Front

What is the product of 8.3 and 4.6?

Back

38.18

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3

Front

What is the rule for placing the decimal point in multiplication?

Back

The decimal point in the product is placed so that the total number of decimal places in the product equals the sum of the decimal places in the factors.

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

Front

What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

Back

0.1

Tags

CCSS.6.NS.B.3