Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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It is the process of finding the product when a decimal number is multiplied by a whole number.

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What is the product of 5.4 x 3?

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16.2

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What is the product of 4 x 12.9?

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51.6

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What is the product of 1.9 x 5?

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9.5

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If Mary drives 5.36 miles each day, how far will she drive in 5 days?

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26.8 miles

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What is the product of 2 x 6.3?

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12.6

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How do you align decimal points when multiplying?

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Align the numbers vertically by their rightmost digits, ignoring the decimal points.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals by whole numbers?

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Multiply as if there are no decimal points, then count the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What do you do after multiplying the numbers without decimals?

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Place the decimal point in the product by counting the total number of decimal places from both factors.

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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.