Multiplying 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 determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of two decimal numbers?

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The placement of the decimal point in the product is determined by counting the total number of decimal places in both factors. The product should have that many decimal places.

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What is 0.5 x 0.2?

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0.1

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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When multiplying a decimal by a whole number, the decimal point remains in the same position as in the decimal number, and the whole number is multiplied as usual.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction before multiplying?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point. Simplify if necessary.

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What is 3.6 x 2.5?

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9.0

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What is the significance of zero in decimal multiplication?

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Multiplying any number by zero results in zero, which is a fundamental property of multiplication.

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What is 7.2 x 3?

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21.6

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How do you handle multiplying decimals when one of the numbers is greater than 1?

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The process remains the same; multiply as if they were whole numbers and then place the decimal point in the product according to the total decimal places.

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What is 0.75 x 0.4?

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0.3