Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the product of 1.89 and 3?

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5.67

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What is 1.9 multiplied by 5?

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9.5

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What is 0.67 multiplied by 2?

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1.34

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What is 5 multiplied by 0.05?

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0.25

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What is 0.65 multiplied by 3?

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1.95

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What does it mean to 'multiply'?

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To multiply means to combine groups of equal sizes. For example, 3 multiplied by 2 means you have 3 groups of 2.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the number. It helps to determine the correct placement of the decimal in the product.

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If you multiply 0.1 by 10, what do you get?

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1.0