Multiplication of Decimals Flashcard

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What is multiplication?

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Multiplication is a mathematical operation that represents the process of adding a number to itself a certain number of times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times (3 + 3 + 3 + 3).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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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 0.6 and 0.91?

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0.546

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If Mrs. Vecchio bought 12 boxes of candy canes at $0.98 each, how much did she spend?

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$11.76

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What is 63.9 multiplied by 7?

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447.3

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What is the best estimate for 80.1 x 2.8?

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240

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What is the best estimate for the total length of 3 pieces of wood, each 4.25 feet long?

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12 feet

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What is the importance of estimating in multiplication?

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Estimating helps to quickly find an approximate answer, which can be useful for checking the reasonableness of a calculated answer.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to a nearby, more convenient value, often to make calculations easier.