Multiplying decimals by whole numbers

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What is the process of multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply the decimal as if it were a whole number, then place the decimal point in the product by counting the total number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you determine the placement of the decimal point in the product of a decimal and a whole number?

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Count the number of decimal places in the decimal number. The decimal point in the product should be placed so that there are the same number of decimal places in the product as there were in the decimal number.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is 28.62 multiplied by 13?

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372.06

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 24.3 multiplied by 5?

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121.5

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 62.53 multiplied by 7?

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437.71

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 8.54 multiplied by 6?

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51.24

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 9.87 multiplied by 1.9?

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18.753

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the importance of understanding how to multiply decimals?

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Understanding how to multiply decimals is crucial for solving real-world problems involving money, measurements, and data analysis.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is a common mistake when multiplying decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place the decimal point correctly in the product, often resulting in an incorrect answer.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How can you check your work after multiplying decimals?

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You can check your work by estimating the product and ensuring that your answer is reasonable based on the numbers you multiplied.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7