Mastering Decimal Multiplication and Division

What is the first step when multiplying decimals?

• Convert to fractions

• Line up the decimal points

• Count the total number of decimal places

• Ignore the decimal points

When multiplying two negative decimals, the result is:

• Always negative

• Always positive

• Zero

• Depends on the numbers

How many decimal places should be in the product of 1.5 and 15?

• Three

• Two

• One

• None

What is the result of multiplying -5.32 by 3.204?

• -17.08

• -17.06

• -17.07

• -17.05

When dividing decimals, the divisor must be:

• Any number

• A fraction

• A decimal

• A whole number

What is the result of dividing -8.7 by 3?

• -2.9

• -2.8

• -2.7

• -2.6

If you have a negative divided by a negative, the result is:

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

How do you handle the decimal when dividing -5.8 by -0.42?

• Ignore the decimal

• Convert to fractions

• Move the decimal in the divisor to make it a whole number

• Line up the decimal points

What is the result of dividing 58 by 4?

• 14.6

• 14.7

• 14.5

• 14.8

What should you do if the result of a division needs to be rounded to the hundredths place?

• Ignore the next digit

• Always round down

• Round up if the next digit is 5 or greater

• Round down if the next digit is 5 or greater