Multiply and Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part 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 process of dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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What is the product of 0.5 and 0.2?

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0.1

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If you divide 1.2 by 0.3, what is the result?

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4

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What does the term 'quotient' mean?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is the value of 3.6 divided by 6?

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0.6

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How do you find the average speed using distance and time?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.

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What is the product of 0.6 and 0.4?

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0.24

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What is the quotient of 8.4 divided by 2?

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4.2