Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the result of multiplying 0.5 by 10?

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The result is 5.0.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there is no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of dividing 3.6 by 2?

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The result is 1.8.

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What does multiplying by 10 do to a decimal?

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Multiplying a decimal by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the right.

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What does dividing by 10 do to a decimal?

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Dividing a decimal by 10 shifts the decimal point one place to the left.

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The result is 38.

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The result is 75.47.

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The result is 6,679.