Multiplying Decimals 1
MULTIPLICATION RULES
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Do NOT line up decimals.
Line up numbers like normal multiplication.
Put the longer number on top.
Multiply
Count the decimal spaces in each number
Place the decimal in the answer
Multiply
1.
1.3
x 0.5
2.
1.24
x 0.7
3.
0.251
x 6.7
4.
1.81
x 11
5.
0.562
x 0.33
Set up your Problem and Multiply (look for which number goes on top)
6. 6.5 x 0.3
7. 1.3 x 2.31
9. 9.32 x 1.5
8. 12 x 0.4125
10. 0.6 x 5.21