Multiplying Decimals

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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 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 factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 5.5 and 0.6?

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The product of 5.5 and 0.6 is 3.3.

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What is the product of 0.6 and 1.5?

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The product of 0.6 and 1.5 is 0.9.

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What is the product of 32.3 and 0.7?

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The product of 32.3 and 0.7 is 22.61.

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What is the product of 52.2 and 1.6?

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The product of 52.2 and 1.6 is 83.52.

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What is the product of 15.8 and 1.3?

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The product of 15.8 and 1.3 is 20.54.

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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Decimal placement is crucial in multiplication because it determines the value of the product based on the number of decimal places in the factors.

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How many decimal places are in the product of 5.5 and 0.6?

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There is one decimal place in 5.5 and one decimal place in 0.6, so the product will have two decimal places.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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