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Multiplying Decimals

Multiplying Decimals. Rule 2-8 (cont.) First, multiply without considering the decimal points, as if the numbers were whole numbers. Count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both factors. Multiplying Decimals. Rule 2-8 (cont.)

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Multiplying Decimals

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  1. Multiplying Decimals Rule 2-8 (cont.) • First, multiply without considering the decimal points, as if the numbers were whole numbers. • Count the total number of places to the right of the decimal point in both factors.

  2. Multiplying Decimals Rule 2-8 (cont.) • To place the decimal point in the product, start at its right end and move the it to the left the same number of places.

  3. Multiplying Decimals (cont.) Multiply 3.42 x 2.5 3.42 X 2.5 1710 684 8550 There are three decimal places, so place the decimal point between 8 and 5. Answer:8.55 Example

  4. Practice A patient is given 7.5 milliliters of liquid medication 5 times a day. How may milliliters does she receive per day? Answer 7.5 x 5 7.5 X 5 37.5

  5. Apply Your Knowledge Add the following: 7.23 + 12.38 Answer 19.61 Multiply the following: 12.01 x 1.005 Answer 12.07005

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