Multiplication of Decimals

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Multiplication of Decimals

To multiply decimals, first multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers.
Count the total number of decimal places in both the numbers being multiplied.
Place the decimal point in the product so that the resulting number has the same number of decimal places as the sum of the decimal places in the factors.

Example Calculation: 0.06/0.21 * 0.89/0.005

Calculation 1: 0.06 / 0.21 = 0.060.21=621=27≈0.2857\frac{0.06}{0.21} = \frac{6}{21} = \frac{2}{7} \approx 0.28570.210.06=216=72≈0.2857
Calculation 2: 0.89 / 0.005 = 0.890.005=\frac{0.89}{0.005} =0.0050.89= 8905=178\frac{890}{5} = 1785890=178
Combining the two results: 0.2857 * 178 = 50.9986
Therefore, 0.06/0.21 * 0.89/0.005 ≈ 50.9986
To express this in standard form, we would need additional context. Standard form, also known as scientific notation, represents a number as a decimal between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10. To determine the standard form, the result after multiplication needs to be converted to a format where there is a number between 1 and 10 being multiplied by some power of 10. Without a specific rounding requirement, the intermediate result can't be presented as a standard form.
The process of multiplication of decimals is important in many contexts, including financial calculations, scientific measurements, and everyday problem solving.
It's important to be mindful of the number of decimal places in the factors and the result when performing multiplications of decimals for accuracy.

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This quiz covers the essential rules for multiplying decimal numbers. Learn how to handle decimal places and perform calculations with examples provided. Test your knowledge on decimal multiplication and related concepts.