Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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What is the process of multiplying decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Then, count the total number of decimal places in both numbers being multiplied. The product should have the same number of decimal places as the total counted.

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, first move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it is a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the value of 0.5 multiplied by 0.2?

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0.5 multiplied by 0.2 equals 0.1.

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If a shirt costs $15.75 and you buy 4 shirts, how much do you spend in total?

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To find the total cost, multiply $15.75 by 4, which equals $63.00.

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What is 3.6 divided by 0.6?

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3.6 divided by 0.6 equals 6.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/4 equals 0.25.

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What is the total cost if you buy 3 items priced at $2.50 each?

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The total cost is 3 multiplied by $2.50, which equals $7.50.

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How do you find the total when adding decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would with whole numbers, carrying over as necessary.

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What is the result of 7.5 divided by 0.5?

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7.5 divided by 0.5 equals 15.

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If you have 0.75 of a pizza and eat 0.25, how much pizza is left?

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You have 0.75 - 0.25 = 0.50 of a pizza left.