Multiplying Decimals Flashcard

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part 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 0.1 and 0.2?

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0.02

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What is 5.5 x 2.0?

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11.0

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What is 0.5 x 0.4?

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0.20

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If you multiply a decimal by 10, what happens to the decimal point?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.

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What is 3.2 x 0.5?

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1.6

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What is the product of 0.25 and 0.4?

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0.10

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How do you check your multiplication of decimals?

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You can check your multiplication by dividing the product by one of the original numbers to see if you get the other number.

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What is 7.13 x 5.5?

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39.215