9. Multiplying & Dividing Decimals

Question 1

What is the 1st Step in multiplying decimals?

Answer 1

1. Line them up and begin multiplying

Question 2

What is the final step in multiplying decimals?

Answer 2

1. Add up the decimal places from both original numbers, and place the decimal point at that number of places in the final answer

Question 3

What is the most common mistake when multiplying decimals?

Answer 3

1. Not adding together the right number of decimal places in the final answer

Question 4

What is the 1st step when dividing decimals?

Answer 4

1. Move the decimal place as needed to make the divisor a whole number, then move it the same distance in the dividend

Question 5

What is the 2nd step in dividing decimals?

Answer 5

1. Place the decimal point on the quotient line above the decimal point in the dividend

Question 6

What is the most common mistake when dividing decimals?

Answer 6

1. Not moving the decimal point the same amount in both the divisor and dividend

Question 7

When do you not need to worry about lining up the decimal points?

Answer 7

1. When dividing