Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there is no decimal, then count the total number of decimal places in the decimal and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the value of 0.5 multiplied by 4?

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0.5 multiplied by 4 equals 2.

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If a pizza costs $16.76, how much do 3 pizzas cost?

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3 pizzas cost $50.28 (16.76 x 3 = 50.28).

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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

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How do you determine where to place the decimal in the product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is 2.37 multiplied by 8?

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2.37 multiplied by 8 equals 18.96.

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If Miss Billon bikes 65.6 miles in one week, how many miles will she bike in 12 weeks?

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Miss Billon will bike 787.2 miles in 12 weeks (65.6 x 12 = 787.2).

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What is the product of 0.25 and 10?

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The product of 0.25 and 10 is 2.5.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.