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. It 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 a decimal by a whole number?

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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.

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What is the product of 12 and 0.98?

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11.76

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How do you multiply two decimals?

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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.

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What is 9.8 x 0.01?

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0.098

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What is the product of 0.09 and 317?

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28.53

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What is 28 x 100?

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2800

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What is the product of 8.3 and 4.6?

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38.18

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

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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.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1