Ch. 6 Multiplying Decimals Flashcard

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by 10?

Back

When you multiply a decimal by 10, you move the decimal point one place to the right.

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by 100?

Back

When you multiply a decimal by 100, you move the decimal point two places to the right.

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What is the result of multiplying a decimal by 1000?

Back

When you multiply a decimal by 1000, you move the decimal point three places to the right.

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Calculate: 2.6 x 10

Back

26

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Calculate: 4.23 x 100

Back

423

Front

If Mr. Castro bought 2.8 pounds of hamburger meat at $3.45 per pound, what is the total cost?

Back

$9.66

Front

Calculate: 0.0186 x 92

Back

1.7112

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Calculate: 3.7 x 1000

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3700

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What is the importance of understanding decimal multiplication in real life?

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Understanding decimal multiplication helps in calculating costs, measurements, and conversions in everyday situations.

Front

What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten.