Multiplying Decimals and Their Placement

In this video, Mr. J explains how to multiply two decimals that are less than one whole. The tutorial includes two examples: multiplying 0.7 by 0.03 and 0.92 by 0.54. Mr. J demonstrates how to remove the decimals, multiply the numbers, and then correctly place the decimal in the final answer. The video concludes with a summary of the process and encourages viewers to practice the method.

What is the first step when multiplying two decimals less than one?

• Convert decimals to fractions

• Add the decimals together

• Remove the decimals and multiply as whole numbers

• Divide the decimals

In Example 1, what is the product of 7 and 3?

• 30

• 15

• 21

• 10

How many digits should be to the right of the decimal in the final answer of Example 1?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three

What is the final answer for 0.7 times 0.03?

• 0.00021

• 0.21

• 0.021

• 0.0021

In Example 2, what is the product of 92 and 54?

• 5400

• 4500

• 5000

• 4968

How many digits should be to the right of the decimal in the final answer of Example 2?

• Three

• Two

• Five

• Four

What is the final answer for 0.92 times 0.54?

• 0.4968

• 4.968

• 49.68

• 0.04968

What is the importance of placing the decimal correctly in the final answer?

• It makes the number look neat

• It is not important

• It determines the size of the number

• It helps in adding numbers

What should you do if there are no whole numbers in the final answer?

• Add a zero in the hundredths place

• Add a zero in the tenths place

• Add a zero in the ones place

• Ignore the decimal

What is the key takeaway from the video on multiplying decimals?

• Always add decimals

• Decimals are not important

• Correct placement of decimals is crucial

• Decimals should be converted to fractions