CFA Test 4 Multiplying Decimals 5th Grade Davis Elem. School

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the repeated addition of a number. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12).

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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 numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the product of 5 x 3.5?

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17.5

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What is the product of 56 x 32?

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1,792

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What is a partial product?

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A partial product is the result of multiplying a single digit of one number by the entire other number, often used in long multiplication.

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What is the total weight of 20 boxes of crayons if each box weighs 0.12 kg?

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2.4 kg

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What is the product of 4.89 x 7?

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34.23

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What does it mean to estimate a product?

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Estimating a product means finding a rough value of the multiplication result, often by rounding the numbers to easier values.

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How can you check your multiplication answer?

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You can check your multiplication answer by using the inverse operation, which is division. If the product divided by one of the factors equals the other factor, your answer is correct.

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What is the importance of place value in multiplication?

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Place value helps in understanding the value of digits in a number, which is crucial when multiplying multi-digit numbers.