Multiplying Decimals Word Problems

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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 dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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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0.1

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If a shirt costs $19.99 and you buy 3 shirts, how much do you spend?

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$59.97

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What is the total cost of 4.5 miles at $2.40 per mile?

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$10.80

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How do you find the total earnings from selling multiple items at a set price?

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Multiply the number of items sold by the price per item.

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What is the total cost of 5 magazines at $4.79 each?

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$23.95

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If you earn $62.95 per week, how much do you earn in 6 weeks?

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$377.70

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How do you calculate annual expenses from monthly payments?

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Multiply the monthly payment by 12.

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What is the annual cost of a service that costs $89.92 per month?

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$1,079.04