Multiplying Decimals wth grids

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply decimals using grids?

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To multiply decimals using grids, you create a grid that represents the whole numbers, then shade the appropriate sections to represent the decimals being multiplied.

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What does the shaded area in a grid represent?

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The shaded area in a grid represents the decimal value of the part of the whole that is being considered.

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What is 0.5 multiplied by 0.4?

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0.5 multiplied by 0.4 equals 0.20.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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If you have a grid with 10 rows and 10 columns, how many total squares are there?

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There are 100 total squares in a 10x10 grid.

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What decimal does 25 shaded squares represent in a 100 square grid?

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25 shaded squares represent 0.25 in a 100 square grid.

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What is the decimal for 75%?

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The decimal for 75% is 0.75.

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How do you find the decimal for a shaded part of a grid?

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To find the decimal for a shaded part of a grid, divide the number of shaded squares by the total number of squares.