Multiplying Decimals Quiz

What is the first step when multiplying a decimal by a whole number?

• Ignore the decimal and multiply as whole numbers

• Add zeros to the decimal

• Align the decimal points

• Convert the decimal to a fraction

What is the final product of 9.8 times 2?

• 1.96

• 196

• 19.6

• 9.8

In the example of multiplying 0.67 by 8, how many digits should be behind the decimal in the final answer?

• None

• Three

• Two

• One

When multiplying 88 by 1.8, why is it important to drop a zero in the second partial product?

• To avoid carrying over numbers

• To account for multiplying by ten

• To simplify the calculation

• To align the decimal points

In the example of 88 times 1.8, what is the sum of the partial products?

• 704

• 1584

• 158.4

• 880