Multiplying Decimals with models

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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 product of 0.3 and 0.2?

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0.06

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What does the model represent when multiplying 0.5 by 0.4?

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The model represents the area of a rectangle with sides 0.5 and 0.4, which equals 0.2.

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How do you place the decimal point in the product of 0.9 and 0.9?

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The product is 0.81, placing the decimal point two places from the right.

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What is 5 x 0.6?

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3.0

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If you multiply 0.8 by 0.3, what is the result?

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0.24

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What is the equation that matches the model showing 3 groups of 0.2?

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3 x 0.2 = 0.6

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How do you convert 0.75 to a fraction?

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0.75 can be converted to the fraction 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the product of 2.5 and 0.4?

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1.0