Multiplying Decimals

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What is the product of 4.2 and 0.7?

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The product of 4.2 and 0.7 is 2.94.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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If Jackie rode her bike around a trail of 8.54 miles 4 times, how do you calculate the total distance traveled?

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Multiply the length of the trail (8.54 miles) by the number of times rode (4): 8.54 x 4 = 34.16 miles.

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What is the product of 7.13 and 5.5?

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The product of 7.13 and 5.5 is 39.215.

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What is the product of 1.2 and 2.1?

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The product of 1.2 and 2.1 is 2.52.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in a 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 so that it has that many decimal places.

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

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Understanding decimal multiplication is crucial for solving real-life problems involving measurements, finances, and statistics.

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What is the first step in multiplying two decimal numbers?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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How can you check your work after multiplying decimals?

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You can check your work by estimating the product and ensuring that your answer is reasonable based on the numbers you multiplied.