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, which 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 0.25 and 12?

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3.0

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the total savings if you save $15.85 each month for 8 months and $103.98 in the ninth month?

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$230.78

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What is the result of multiplying 9.87 by 23.6?

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232.932

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If a snack costs $2.75 and a book costs 5 times as much, how much does the book cost?

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$13.75

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, add the cost of each item together.

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What is the cost of a poster that is $3.50 less than a book that costs $13.75?

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$10.25

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What is 35.4 multiplied by 6.2?

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219.48