Multiplying decimals using a formal written method (short multiplication)

In this lesson, we will use the formal written layout (short multiplication) to multiply a decimal number by a single digit.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.3 x 0.4

1/5

Q2.6 x 0.77

2/5

Q3.8 x 2.8

3/5

Q4.0.89 x 5

4/5

Q5.7 x 2.6

5/5

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.3 x 0.4

1/5

Q2.6 x 0.77

2/5

Q3.8 x 2.8

3/5

Q4.0.89 x 5

4/5

Q5.7 x 2.6

5/5

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Multiplying decimals using a formal written method (short multiplication)

Exit quiz: Use all your knowledge and skills from the lesson to solve these problems.

Q1.18.2 x 3 =

1/5

Q2.5.3 x 8

2/5

Q3.Priya travels 19.3 km every day. How far does she travel over four days?

3/5

Q4.Tickets for a show cost £23.67. How much do seven tickets cost?

4/5

Q5.Train tickets cost £7.93. If Steve, his wife and three children go on a trip, how much will it cost them?

5/5

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Multiplying decimals using a formal written method (short multiplication)

Exit quiz: Use all your knowledge and skills from the lesson to solve these problems.

Q1.18.2 x 3 =

1/5

Q2.5.3 x 8

2/5

Q3.Priya travels 19.3 km every day. How far does she travel over four days?

3/5

Q4.Tickets for a show cost £23.67. How much do seven tickets cost?

4/5

Q5.Train tickets cost £7.93. If Steve, his wife and three children go on a trip, how much will it cost them?

5/5

Lesson summary: Multiplying decimals using a formal written method (short multiplication)

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