Multiplying Decimals

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What is the product of 6.8 and 7.2?

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48.96

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If Joy drinks 4.5 bottles of water per day and each bottle contains 16.5 fluid ounces, how many fluid ounces does she drink per day?

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74.25 fluid ounces

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What is the product of 18.1 and 3.7?

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66.97

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What is the product of 0.7 and 1.9?

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1.33

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What is the product of 5.4 and 0.1?

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0.54

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Define multiplying decimals.

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers and placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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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 so that it has the same number of decimal places.

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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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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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What is the importance of lining up decimal points in addition and subtraction?

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Lining up decimal points ensures that each digit is in the correct place value, which is crucial for accurate calculations.