Multiplying Whole Numbers by Decimals

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What is multiplying a whole number by a decimal?

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It is the process of finding the product of a whole number and a decimal, which involves scaling the whole number by the value of the decimal.

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What is the product of 6.4 and 5?

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32

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What is the value of 9 multiplied by 0.8?

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7.2

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How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal?

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Multiply as if they are whole numbers, then place the decimal point in the product based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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What is the product of 2 and 0.6?

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1.2

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What is the product of 5.6 and 2?

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11.2

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What is the value of 3.2 multiplied by 6?

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19.2

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, often used to represent parts of a whole.

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in multiplication?

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Count the total number of decimal places in the factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the value of 0.8 multiplied by 10?

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8