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 (.) to separate 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 value of 0.62 in relation to kilometers and miles?

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0.62 mile is approximately equal to 1 kilometer.

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If Laila's house is 12 kilometers from the ice skating rink, how many miles is that?

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12 kilometers is about 7.44 miles.

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How much did Hannah pay for 3.4 pounds of apples at $0.89 per pound?

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Hannah paid $3.03 for the apples.

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What is the product of 22.2 and 0.44?

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The product is 9.768.

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How do you determine the location 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.

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What is 2.39 multiplied by 4.37?

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The product is 10.4443.

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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.

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What do you do after multiplying the whole numbers in decimal multiplication?

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After multiplying, count the total number of decimal places in both original numbers and place the decimal point in the product.