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 in the product accordingly.

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What is 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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If you multiply 0.4 by 0.3, what is the result?

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0.12

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What does moving the decimal point to the left mean when multiplying?

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Moving the decimal point to the left means you are decreasing the value of the number.

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What does moving the decimal point to the right mean when multiplying?

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Moving the decimal point to the right means you are increasing the value of the number.

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What is the product of 0.6 and 0.5?

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0.3

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.2 and 0.4?

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There are two decimal places in the product.

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What is 0.75 x 0.4?

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0.3

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If you multiply 0.9 by 0.1, what is the answer?

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0.09