Mastering Multiplication of Whole Numbers and Decimals

This video tutorial guides sixth-grade students through the process of multiplying whole numbers and decimals. It begins with an introduction to the topic, followed by detailed examples that demonstrate how to handle decimal points during multiplication. Students are encouraged to practice with provided problems and are reminded to seek help if needed. The video concludes with a summary and additional practice assignments.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Adding whole numbers and decimals

• Subtracting whole numbers and decimals

• Multiplying whole numbers and decimals

• Dividing whole numbers and decimals

In the example 3.2 times 4, what is the first step to simplify the problem?

• Add the numbers

• Ignore the decimal point

• Subtract the numbers

• Divide the numbers

After multiplying 32 by 4, what is the next step to get the correct answer for 3.2 times 4?

• Move the decimal point one place to the right

• Divide the result by 2

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

• Add 10 to the result

In the example 314 times 0.23, how many places do you move the decimal point to the right to make 0.23 a whole number?

• Two places

• Three places

• Four places

• One place

What is the final answer for the multiplication of 314 times 0.23?

• 0.722

• 722

• 72.22

• 7.22

For the practice problem 52 times 0.6, what is the first step?

• Add the numbers

• Ignore the decimal point

• Subtract the numbers

• Divide the numbers

What is the final answer for the practice problem 52 times 0.6?

• 3.12

• 312

• 0.312

• 31.2

In the example 0.48 times 12, how many places do you move the decimal point to the right to make 0.48 a whole number?

• Three places

• Two places

• Four places

• One place

What is the final answer for the multiplication of 0.48 times 12?

• 0.576

• 57.6

• 5.76

• 576

Why is the result of multiplying a whole number by a decimal smaller than the whole number?

• Because you are finding a fraction of the number

• Because you are subtracting a fraction of the number

• Because you are dividing the number

• Because you are adding a fraction of the number