Multiply Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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, 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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The product of 0.5 and 0.2 is 0.1.

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What is 3.4 × 2?

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3.4 × 2 = 6.8.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest cent?

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To round a decimal to the nearest cent, look at the third decimal place. If it is 5 or greater, round up the second decimal place by one. If it is less than 5, keep the second decimal place the same.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. For example, if a rectangle is 5.5 feet long and 3.2 feet wide, the area is 5.5 × 3.2 = 17.6 square feet.

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What is the cost of 10.5 gallons of gas at $2.89 per gallon?

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The cost is 10.5 × 2.89 = $30.35.

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How do you find the total cost when buying multiple items?

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To find the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items purchased.

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What is the product of 3.46 and 3?

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The product of 3.46 and 3 is 10.38.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby value that is simpler or more convenient, often to a specified place value.