Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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What is the result of 3 x 4.4?

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13.2

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If a scientist spends $37.95 on 23 packets of hand wipes, what is the price of each packet?

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$1.65

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Rosa and three friends had lunch together. The total bill was $9.20. What was Rosa’s share?

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$2.30

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What is 0.6 x 0.91?

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0.546

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What is 4.34 ÷ 0.2?

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21.7

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Define a decimal.

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point.

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What does it mean to multiply decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves multiplying the numbers as if they were whole numbers and then placing the decimal point in the result.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the first step in multiplying decimals?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.

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What is the rule for placing the decimal point in the product of two decimals?

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