Multiplication with Decimals Quiz

What is the first step in solving the problem of multiplying negative 5.2 by 3?

• Move the decimal point to the right

• Determine if the solution will be negative or positive

• Multiply the numbers directly

• Add the numbers

How do you determine the sign of the solution when multiplying numbers with different signs?

• The solution is always negative

• Use the rule: same signs positive, different signs negative

• The sign is determined by the larger number

• The solution is always positive

What should you do with the decimal point in the number 5.2 before multiplying?

• Move it two spaces to the right

• Move it one space to the right

• Move it two spaces to the left

• Leave it as it is

After multiplying 52 by 3, what is the next step?

• Place the decimal back into the solution

• Subtract the numbers

• Divide the numbers

• Add the numbers

In the second example, what is the sign of the solution when multiplying two negative numbers?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

How many spaces should you move the decimal point to the right for the numbers in the second example?

• One space for each number

• Three spaces for each number

• Two spaces for each number

• No movement needed

What is the result of multiplying 23 by 48 in the second example?

• 1,104

• 1,024

• 1,204

• 1,144

How do you finalize the solution after multiplying the numbers in the second example?

• Subtract the numbers

• Multiply by 10

• Add the numbers

• Place the decimal back into the solution

What is the final answer for the multiplication of negative 2.3 and negative 4.8?

• 11.04

• 10.04

• 13.04

• 12.04

What should you do if your answer to the practice problems is incorrect?

• Guess the answer

• Ask someone else

• Pause and find your mistake

• Ignore it