Multiplying Decimals

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  Count how many decimal places are in the problem.

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  STEP 1: Multiply the decimals.

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  The total number of decimal places in the problem is the number of decimal places in the answer.

  
  

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  STEP 2: Multiply the decimals.

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  Multiply like whole numbers.

  
  

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  STEP 3: Find the value.

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  When you find the product, put the decimal point four places from the left.