Multiplication of Decimals

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What is the product of 51.21 and 1.2?

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61.452

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How do you multiply two decimal numbers?

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Align the numbers by the decimal point, multiply as if they are whole numbers, and then place the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the product of 39.6 and 5.2?

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205.920

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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 2.2 multiplied by 1.2?

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2.64

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If 75 x 259 = 19425, what is 75 x 2.59?

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194.25

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What is the product of 3.7 and 0.43?

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1.591

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

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It helps in financial calculations, measurements, and various practical scenarios where precision is required.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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Ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How do you convert a multiplication problem involving decimals into a simpler form?

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You can convert one or both decimals into fractions or whole numbers by multiplying by powers of ten.