6.3E Multiply Decimals (10.01.24)

​How to multiply with decimals:

Multiply the numbers like normal.

Multiplica los números como de costumbre.

Make sure you put a zero for the place holder

Asegúrese de poner un cero para el marcador de posición

Add the numbers like normal.

Suma los números como de costumbre.

Count the decimal places in each number. There are three in 0.324 and two in 0.12.  

Cuente los lugares decimales en cada número. Hay tres en 0.324 y dos en 0.12.

There should be five numbers behind the decimal point in the final answer.

Debe haber cinco números detrás del punto decimal en la respuesta final.

​0.06 x 4/5

​11.81 x 8 1/2

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Multiple Choice

Mr. William's car is completely out of gas. Gas costs $3.56 per gallon, and the car's gas tank can hold 12 1/2 gallons. How much money with Mr. Williams spend to fill the gas tank?

• $52.30

• $44.50

• $34.20

• $36.60

Multiple Choice

A grocery store sells steak for 6.10 dollars per pound. What would be the cost of 2 3/5 lb of steak?

• $12.06

• $8.70

• $14.03

• $15.86

Multiple Choice

Bob is buying the soccer team ice cream after their game today. 8 players want ice cream cookies and 5 players want ice cream cones. If ice cream cones cost $1.25 each and ice cream cookies cost $1.75 each, how much will bob spend on ice cream for the team?

• $16.25

• $18.75

• $20.25

• $22.75