Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part 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 point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

Back

0.1

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When multiplying 1.2 by 0.3, how many decimal places will be in the product?

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There will be 2 decimal places in the product.

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What is 3.5 x 2?

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7.0

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If you multiply 0.6 by 0.4, what is the result?

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0.24

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How do you determine the position of the decimal point in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors. The decimal point in the product is placed so that there are that many decimal places.

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What is 7.25 x 0.8?

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5.8

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If you multiply 0.9 by 0.7, what is the product?

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0.63

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What is the result of 2.5 x 4?

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10.0