Decimal Numbers

[0.1 - one tenth] [0.01 - one hundredth] [0.001 - one thousandth]

Multiplying Decimals

5.5

*.75

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4.125

Just solve this problem by taking 55*75 and then counting 3 decimal places back. 55*75=4125 back 3 decimals = 4.125

Dividing Decimals

5.25

.45

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11.6667

The Easiest way to solve this problem is to multiply both the top and the bottom by 100 making 525/45 = 11.66667