Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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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. For example, 3.5 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the result of 4.8 x 22?

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105.6

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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 if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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What does it mean to multiply decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which can result in a smaller or larger decimal.

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What is the result of 3.8 x 4?

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15.2

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How do you find the total distance jogged if someone jogs a decimal number of miles each day for a certain number of days?

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Multiply the number of miles jogged each day by the number of days.

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What is the result of 4.25 x 3.1?

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13.175

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How do you calculate calories burned if you know the hours exercised and calories burned per hour?

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Multiply the number of hours exercised by the calories burned per hour.