Multiplying Decimals

Front

What is the product of -4.7 and -1.3?

Back

6.11

Front

What is the result of multiplying 3.2 and 2.5?

Back

8.0

Front

What is the product of -1.8 and -0.09?

Back

.162

Front

What is the result of multiplying 2.3 and -7?

Back

-16.1

Front

If Kasie withdraws $2.50 each day for 6 days, what is the change in her bank account?

Back

-$15.00

Front

Define multiplying decimals.

Back

Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers.

Front

What happens to the sign of the product when multiplying two negative decimals?

Back

The product is positive.

Front

What happens to the sign of the product when multiplying a positive decimal by a negative decimal?

Back

The product is negative.

Front

How do you align decimals when multiplying?

Back

You do not align decimals; multiply as if they are whole numbers and place the decimal in the product afterward.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.