Multiplying Decimals Made Easy

The video tutorial covers the representation of decimals as parts of a whole and demonstrates how to multiply decimals using both visual drawings and traditional methods. It provides step-by-step examples and practice problems to reinforce understanding, emphasizing the importance of regrouping and placing decimals correctly in the final answer.

What should you do if you are having trouble understanding the concept of representing tenths, hundredths, and thousandths?

• Watch the representing decimals video again

• Ignore the concept

• Skip to the next topic

• Ask a friend for help

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.2

How many wholes are there in 3 groups of 3 wholes, 2 tenths, and 1 hundredth?

• 6 wholes

• 9 wholes

• 3 wholes

• 12 wholes

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

In the example with 3 groups of 2 wholes, 4 tenths, and 5 hundredths, how many tenths do you end up with after regrouping?

• 2 tenths

• 4 tenths

• 6 tenths

• 3 tenths

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

When multiplying decimals traditionally, what is the first step?

• Divide the decimals

• Add the decimals

• Subtract the decimals

• Pretend there are no decimals

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

In the traditional method, what is the result of 3 times 2?

• 5

• 8

• 6

• 7

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CCSS.3.OA.C.7

How many tenths are there in 5 groups of 2 tenths and 6 hundredths?

• 12 tenths

• 10 tenths

• 8 tenths

• 6 tenths

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.2B

CCSS.1.NBT.B.2C

What is the final answer for 5 groups of 2 tenths and 6 hundredths after regrouping?

• 1.5

• 1.4

• 1.3

• 1.2

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

In the final example, what is the result of multiplying 2 groups of a hundred and a little?

• 100

• 300

• 400

• 200

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

Where should the decimal be placed when multiplying 4 groups of 6 and a little bit?

• Between the 1 and 3

• Between the 2 and 4

• Between the 4 and 0

• Between the 6 and 0

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What is the final answer for 4 groups of 6 and a little bit?

• 24.6

• 24.3

• 24.5

• 24.0

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3