Multiplying Decimal Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers Tutorial

The video tutorial explains how to perform short multiplication with decimal numbers. It provides step-by-step examples, including multiplying 5 by 4.3, 3 by 5.24, and 4 by 1.346. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of aligning numbers correctly and handling decimal points by initially ignoring them and treating numbers as whole numbers. After calculating, the decimal point is placed back in the result by counting the decimal places in the factors. The video concludes with practice problems for viewers to solve.

How do you determine the number of decimal places in the answer when multiplying?

What is the result of multiplying 5 by 4.3?

What is the inverse operation you perform after multiplying a decimal?

Explain how to handle decimal points when multiplying 3 by 5.24.

What steps do you take to multiply 4 by 1.346?

When multiplying 6 by 5.3, what should you remember about lining up the numbers?

Describe the process of multiplying 3 by 7.25.