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When you multiply a decimal by a whole number why is it smaller?
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∙ 12y ago
It need not be.
1.5 * 6 = 9, which is bigger than 6, not smaller.
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What is smaller a decimals or a whole number?
Neither. A for every decimal number (which may itself be a whole number), there is a smaller whole number and for every whole number there is a smaller decimal number.
If you multiply a decimal number and a whole number will you have a decimal in the answer?
Often, yes. But it depends on the numbers. For example, if you multiply 1.5 x 2, you get 3 as the answer (whole number). But if you multiply 1.5 x 3, you get a decimal of 4.5
What is the difference between multiply a whole number by a whole number and multiply a whole number by a decimal?
The answer depends on what the decimal is.For example, 4 * 3.5 = 14But 4 * 3.6 = 14.4
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 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.
Why is the answer larger when you multiply a whole number by a whole number and smaller when you multiply a whole number by a proper fraction?
It is larger because the two whole numbers form a greater, larger number when multiplpied together. It is smaller when u multiply a whole number by a fraction because a fraction is a decimal and u get a smaller number when multiplying a number like 1/7 of 5
What is smaller a decimals or a whole number?
Neither. A for every decimal number (which may itself be a whole number), there is a smaller whole number and for every whole number there is a smaller decimal number.
If you multiply a decimal number and a whole number will you have a decimal in the answer?
Often, yes. But it depends on the numbers. For example, if you multiply 1.5 x 2, you get 3 as the answer (whole number). But if you multiply 1.5 x 3, you get a decimal of 4.5
What is the difference between multiply a whole number by a whole number and multiply a whole number by a decimal?
The answer depends on what the decimal is.For example, 4 * 3.5 = 14But 4 * 3.6 = 14.4
Is a decimal bigger than a whole number?
No a decimal is smaller than a whole number.
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 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.
Why is a decimal smaller than a whole number?
A decimal number is not always smaller than a whole number. This is a decimal number 2.45 The number on the left of the decimal point shows the whole numbers. The numbers on the right of the point shows the parts/fractions. This number is not a whole number .098 This number is a whole number 2.00 This number has whole numbers and parts/fractions of the whole 2.098
Do you multiply 2.9 percent x 100 to get the decimal?
whenever you multiply a whole number by a decimal you get a decimal. 2.9x100=290
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.
When you multiply a whole number by a decimal less than one your answer will be?
... less than the whole number.
How do you multiply whole numbers by decimals?
Ignore the decimal point, multiply, count the places to the right of the decimal point, then count the same number from left to right in the answer,( after you add if nessicary) And put the decimal there. There's your answer. Example: 5 x 0.2 = 1.0 unusually, the number gets smaller after you add the decimal point.
