Multiplying Decimals

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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.

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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 1.75 x 7?

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12.25

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What is 7.13 x 5.5?

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39.215

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If a bag of chips costs $1.75, how much do 7 bags cost?

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$12.25

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What is 8.54 x 4?

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34.16

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What is 0.03 x 0.9?

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0.027

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What is 4 x 0.03?

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0.12

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.