Multiply and Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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 the rule for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor (the number you are dividing by) to the right until it is a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right, then divide as usual.

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Calculate: 7.8 ÷ 0.03

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260

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Calculate: 5.75 ÷ 0.25

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23

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Calculate: 1.44 ÷ 0.4

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3.6

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Calculate: 0.6 ÷ 5

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0.12

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Calculate: 45.1 x 7

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315.7

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What is the value of 0.1 in decimal form?

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0.1 is already in decimal form and represents one-tenth.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value. For example, rounding 2.67 to one decimal place gives 2.7.