Year 5

Multiplying decimals using a formal written method (short multiplication)

Year 5

Multiplying decimals using a formal written method (short multiplication)

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. 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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5 Questions

Q1.
3 x 0.4
0.12
Correct answer: 1.2
12
Q2.
6 x 0.77
0.462
Correct answer: 4.62
46.2
Q3.
8 x 2.8
0.224
2.24
Correct answer: 22.4
Q4.
0.89 x 5
Correct answer: 4.45
44.5
445
Q5.
7 x 2.6
1.82
Correct answer: 18.2
182

5 Questions

Q1.
18.2 x 3 =
34.6
Correct answer: 54.6
56.4
Q2.
5.3 x 8
0.424
4.24
Correct answer: 42.4
Others
Q3.
Priya travels 19.3 km every day. How far does she travel over four days?
72.4 km
Correct answer: 77.2 km
82.4 km
Q4.
Tickets for a show cost £23.67. How much do seven tickets cost?
£162.69
Correct answer: £165.69
£175.69
Q5.
Train tickets cost £7.93. If Steve, his wife and three children go on a trip, how much will it cost them?
£31.72
Correct answer: £39.65
£47.58