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How is multiplying a decimal by a decimal different from multiplying a decimal by a whole number?
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∙ 11y ago
When multiplying one decimal by another decimal, the result will always have a larger number of digits to the right of the decimal point than either of the two factors. The number of digits to the right is the total of the digits for the two factors.
Example:
.25 x .3 = .075 (two digits plus one = three)
You can make this clearer by putting all three in one of the numbers to start,
making one of the factors a whole number.
.25 x .3 = .025 x 3 = .075
Example:
.02 x .03 = .0006 (the product is 6, the number of places is 4)
In fraction form, this would be
2/100 x 3/100 = 6/10000
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How is multiplying by a decimal by 100 similar to multiplying a whole number by 100 How is it different?
10000
How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal in the hundreths?
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
How is multiplying two decimal like multiplying a whole number and decimal?
Multiplying 6.7 and 5.5 is the same as multiplying 0.67 and 55, or 67 and 0.55.
Explain how to multiply a whole number by a decimal in the hundredths?
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
How is multiplying two decimals different from multiplying one decimal by a whole 3?
There is no difference in the procedure.
How is multiplying two decimals different from multiplying one decimal by a whole number?
they aren't that different but the whole number needs to be converted for them to be the same
How is multiplying by a decimal by 100 similar to multiplying a whole number by 100 How is it different?
10000
How is multiplying decimals different from multiplying whole numbers?
The difference is that if you multiply with a whole number and then multiply with a decimal and you compare.You will notice the whole number is greater.You are very welcome.
How is multiplying a decimal by a whole number the same as multiplying 2 whole numbers?
It is not. When multiplying two whole numbers you need not be concerned about placing the decimal point in the answer.
How do you multiply a whole number by a decimal in the hundreths?
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
How is multiplying two decimal like multiplying a whole number and decimal?
Multiplying 6.7 and 5.5 is the same as multiplying 0.67 and 55, or 67 and 0.55.
Explain how to multiply a whole number by a decimal in the hundredths?
When multiplying a whole number by a decimal with two places, ignore the decimal point and multiply as if you were multiplying two whole numbers. After you get the answer, re-insert the decimal point so that the product has two decimal places.
How is multiplying two decimals different from multiplying one decimal by a whole 3?
There is no difference in the procedure.
How is multiplying two decimals like multiplying a whole number and a decimal?
There is almost no difference. The only difference is placing the decimal point.
When multiplying a decimal by a whole number is the number of decimal places in the product the same as the number of decimal places in the decimal factor?
Not necessarily: for example, consider 0.5 * 4 = 2
How dividing by decimal is different from dividing by whole number and how it is similar?
Dividing by decimal is different from dividing by whole number as you have to multiply by a number to remove the decimal.
How do you multiply a decimal with whole and part of a whole number?
Example of multiplying whole decimal numbers: 2.37 × 3.56 = 8.4372 Remove the decimal point and multiply as for whole numbers: 237 × 356 = 84372 Then add the decimal point, thus : 8.4372
