Multiply and Divide Decimals

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What is the product of 0.4 and 0.8?

Back

0.32

Front

If Sarah bought 2.5 meters of fabric at $6.20 per meter, how much did she spend?

Back

$15.50

Front

What decimal multiplication equation represents the model: 1.2 x 0.3?

Back

1.2 x 0.3 = 0.36

Front

If the total cost of a gift is $12.54 and there are 3 people, how much does each person pay?

Back

$4.18

Front

What is the product of 2.3 and 1.4?

Back

3.22

Front

Define decimal multiplication.

Back

Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a product that may also have a decimal point.

Front

What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

Back

Align the numbers vertically without the decimal points and multiply as if they were whole numbers.

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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 accordingly.

Front

What is the result of multiplying 0.5 by 0.2?

Back

0.1

Front

How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

Back

Move the decimal point in the dividend to the right to make it a whole number, and do the same with the divisor if necessary.