Multiplying and Dividing 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 that represents 5/10.

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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 0.2 and 0.5?

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0.1

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right. Perform the division as usual.

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What is 1.5 divided by 0.3?

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5

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When multiplying two positive decimals, what is the sign of the product?

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The product is always positive.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive decimal by a negative decimal?

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The result is negative.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative decimals?

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The result is positive.

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If you multiply 0.75 by 4, what do you get?

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3.0

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What is 0.6 x 0.4?

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0.24