Decimal multiplication

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What is decimal multiplication?

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Decimal multiplication is the process of multiplying numbers that have decimal points. It involves aligning the numbers, ignoring the decimal points during multiplication, and then placing the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Then, count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is 1.2 x 2.1?

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2.52

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If a tree is 0.17 meters tall and grows 10 times its height, what is its new height?

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1.7 meters

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What is 1000.8288282 x 1?

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1000.8288282

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Which number is 1/10 the value of 60.0?

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6

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Which number is 1/100 the value of 6.7?

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0.067

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.4?

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0.20

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How do you find the decimal point in a 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.

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by 10?

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The decimal point moves one place to the right.