Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 2.5 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the cost per item when given total cost and quantity?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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What is the result of 5.78 x 3.5?

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20.23

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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To find the total cost, 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 it to a nearby value that is simpler, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the value of 0.89 in cents?

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0.89 is equal to 89 cents.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.