5.3E Multiplying 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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 0.6 and 0.91?

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0.546

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What is 7.13 multiplied by 5.5?

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39.215

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If Jackie rides 8.54 miles around a park 4 times, how do you calculate the total distance?

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Multiply 8.54 by 4 to find the total distance: 8.54 x 4 = 34.16 miles.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or easier to work with, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the value of 0.53 multiplied by 6.4?

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3.392

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How do you determine the number of decimal places in a product?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal multiplication?

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Understanding decimal multiplication is important for solving real-world problems involving money, measurements, and other quantities.

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What is $8.95 multiplied by 7.5?

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$67.125