Multiply 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 dot (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 product of 0.2 and 0.8?

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0.16

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What is the product of 13.2 and 0.8?

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10.56

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If a bottle of soda costs $1.89, how much do 8 bottles cost?

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$15.12

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What is the result of multiplying 18 by 8.7?

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156.6

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to a nearby specified value, often to make it simpler or easier to work with.

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What is the place value of the digit 7 in the number 9.87?

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The place value of 7 in 9.87 is in the hundredths place.

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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 3/4?

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0.75