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 decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of 1/2.

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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 the product of 3.5 and 2?

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7.0

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.5 and 0.3?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product (0.15).

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What is 0.75 x 0.4?

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0.30

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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 1.2 x 0.5?

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0.60

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is 0.6 x 0.7?

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0.42