Multiplying Decimals

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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 5.78 and 3.5?

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20.23

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What is the total cost of 4.6m of fabric at $3.57 per meter?

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$16.42

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What is the product of 7.13 and 5.5?

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39.215

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How many digits will be behind the decimal point in the product of 0.15 and 0.624?

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5

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What is the approximate distance in miles if 12 kilometers is converted using the factor 0.62 miles per kilometer?

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7.44 miles

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and that will be the number of decimal places in the product.

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What is 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1