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 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 0.4 and 7?

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2.8

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What is 45.1 multiplied by 7?

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315.7

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If Jordan's dog weighs 32.8 pounds, how much does Abigail's dog weigh if it is 3.6 times heavier?

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118.08 pounds

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How many miles are in 12 kilometers if 1 kilometer is about 0.62 miles?

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7.44 miles

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What is the result of multiplying 0.4 by 7?

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2.8

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If Jackie rode her bike around a park trail of 8.54 miles 4 times, how far did she travel?

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34.16 miles

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product so that it has that many decimal places.