Multiply Decimals

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What is the product of 0.4 and 7?

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2.8

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How do you multiply two decimals, such as 0.2 and 0.8?

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Multiply as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal in the product accordingly. The product of 0.2 and 0.8 is 0.16.

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What is the result of multiplying 1.2 by 2.1?

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2.52

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number, for example, 4.2 and 0.7?

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Multiply as if they were whole numbers, then place the decimal in the product based on the total number of decimal places. The product of 4.2 and 0.7 is 2.94.

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If Anna earns $13.75 per hour and works 20 hours, how do you calculate her total earnings?

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Multiply her hourly wage by the number of hours worked: $13.75 x 20 = $275.00.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Align the numbers vertically by their rightmost digits, ignoring the decimal points.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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Count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal multiplication in real-life applications?

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It helps in calculating prices, budgeting, and understanding measurements in various contexts.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.4?

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0.20

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How do you convert a decimal multiplication problem into a whole number multiplication problem?

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Ignore the decimal points, multiply the numbers as whole numbers, and then adjust the decimal point in the final answer.