Decimals

Multiplication

What will we learn today?

• multiplication of decimals (up to 2
decimal places) by a 1-digit whole
number
In the previous lectures,
we have learnt about
addition and subtraction
in decimals.

Let’s recap!
 Applying
what we have learnt
 Try this out!
Mr Li used 2.5kg of rice on Monday and 1.75 kg
on Tuesday. He used a total of 9 kg Monday and
Wednesday. How much rice did he use on
Wednesday?
 Solution
Mr Li used 2.5kg of rice on Monday and 1.75 kg
more on Tuesday. He used a total of 9 kg from
Monday to Wednesday.
How much rice did he use on Wednesday?

Step 1: 2.5kg + 1.75kg =___kg

 Solution
Mr Li used 2.5kg of rice on Monday and 1.75 kg
more on Tuesday. He used a total of 9 kg from
Monday to Wednesday.
How much rice did he use on Wednesday?
2.50
+ 1.75

Step 1: 2.5kg + 1.75kg = 4.25kg

He used 4.25kg of rice on Tuesday.
 Solution
Mr Li used 2.5kg of rice on Monday and 1.75 kg
more on Tuesday. He used a total of 9 kg from
Monday to Wednesday.
How much rice did he use on Wednesday?
2.50
+ 4.25

Step 2: 2.5kg + 4.25kg = 6.75kg

He used 6.75kg of rice on Monday and Tuesday.
 Solution
Mr Li used 2.5kg of rice on Monday and 1.75 kg
more on Tuesday. He used a total of 9 kg from
Monday to Wednesday.
How much rice did he use on Wednesday?
9.00
- 6.75

Step 3: 9.00 kg - 6.75kg = 2.25 kg

He used 2.25kg of rice on Wednesday.
Multiplication in decimals
 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.
 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.

Let’s draw models to help us visualize the scenario.

 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.
10.08m

A
 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.
10.08m

A
B
 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.
10.08m

A
B

?
 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.
10.08m
10.08 x 3 =_____m
A
B

?
Do multiplication workings accordingly

10.08
x 3
Do multiplication workings accordingly
+2
10.08
x 3
4
Do multiplication workings accordingly
+2
10.08
x 3
24
Do multiplication workings accordingly

10.08
x 3
.24
Place the decimal place in a straight line.
Do multiplication workings accordingly

10.08
x 3
0.24
Do multiplication workings accordingly

10.08
x 3
30.24
 Try this out!
1. The length of ribbon A is 10.08 m.
Ribbon B is 3 times as long as ribbon A.
Find the length of ribbon B.
10.08m
10.08 x 3 =30.24m
A
B

30.24m
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