Multiplying Decimals

If you multiply a decimal by 10, what happens to the decimal point?

• The decimal point moves one place to the left.

• The decimal point moves one place to the right.

• The decimal point stays in the same place.

• The decimal point moves two places to the right.

How do you multiply decimals?

• Multiply the decimals directly without any adjustments.

• Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then place the decimal point based on the total decimal places.

• Add the decimals before multiplying them together.

• Subtract the smaller decimal from the larger one before multiplying.

How many digits will be behind the decimal in the product of 1.5 x 0.6?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is 3.4 x 0.6?

• 1.56

• 2.04

• 2.10

• 3.00

What is the product of 81.9 x 0.5?

• 40.95

• 41.95

• 39.95

• 42.95

What is 0.5 x 0.2?

• 0.1

• 0.2

• 0.3

• 0.4

What is 5.5 x 0.4?

• 1.8

• 2.2

• 2.4

• 3.0

What is the rule for determining the number of decimal places in a product?

• Count the total number of decimal places in the factors.

• Multiply the number of decimal places in each factor.

• Add one decimal place for each factor involved.

• The product will always have two decimal places.

What is 7.2 x 0.5?

• 3.0

• 3.6

• 4.2

• 3.8

What happens to the decimal point when multiplying by 100?

• The decimal point moves one place to the left.

• The decimal point moves two places to the right.

• The decimal point remains in the same place.

• The decimal point moves three places to the right.