Placing Decimals with Multiplication Worksheet Download
Free 5th Grade (5nbt7) math worksheets on Placing Decimals with Multiplication . Each worksheet has 19 problems with an answer key and are ideal for teachers and homeschooling. You can download the PDF, create a set of flash cards or set it up for online learning.
Select a Different Activity
>
Sheet Information >
About this worksheet
Each worksheet has 20 problems determining where to place the decimal in a multiplication problem.
This worksheet is designed to reinforce students' understanding of placing decimals in multiplication. It features 19 math problems, each requiring multiplication of decimals, such as '4.2 x 3.37', '2.6 x 8', and '3.9 x 5.71'. It is ideal for enhancing the mathematical skills of children in a flexible format that is customizable, convertible into flashcards, and adaptable for distance learning.
Student objectives
- Place the decimal point correctly in a multiplication problem with decimals.
- Count decimal places in the factors to decide how many decimal places the product should have.
- Multiply the numbers as whole numbers first, then put the decimal back in the right spot.
Everyday practice
- Figure out the total cost when you buy several items priced with decimals, like 3 bottles at $1.25 each.
- Calculate how much a recipe ingredient weighs when you make a half batch or double batch, like 0.6 lb times 2.
- Find the total distance from repeating a lap that includes decimals, like 0.75 miles times 6 laps.
- Compute the total weight of multiple small items, like 0.08 kg per item times 15 items.