Multiplying Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (decimal point) separating the whole number from the fractional part.

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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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What is the product of 1.5 and 2.3?

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3.45

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How many decimal places are in the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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There are 2 decimal places in the product.

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What is 0.6 x 0.4?

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0.24

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When multiplying 2.5 by 3.2, how many decimal places should the answer have?

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The answer should have 2 decimal places.

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What is the product of 3.7 and 0.5?

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1.85

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If you multiply 4.2 by 10, what is the result?

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42.0

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What is 0.09 x 0.3?

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0.027

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How do you determine the position of the decimal point in a product?

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