Multiply and Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It represents a part of a whole number, using a decimal point to separate the whole number 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 2.5 and 6.2?

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15.50

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How do you divide decimals?

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

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What is -1.4 multiplied by 2.3?

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-3.22

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What is the value of 3.69 divided by 0.9?

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4.1

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If a piece of wood is 21.25 feet long, how many 4.2 feet sections can be cut from it?

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5 sections

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What is the result of multiplying a positive decimal by a negative decimal?

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The result is always negative.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative decimals?

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The result is always positive.

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What is the value of $4.25 multiplied by -3.1?

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-13.175