Decimal Operations Word Problems

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What is the process of adding decimal numbers called?

Back

The process of adding decimal numbers is called decimal addition.

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How do you subtract decimal numbers?

Back

To subtract decimal numbers, align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of adding 3.25 and 2.75?

Back

The result of adding 3.25 and 2.75 is 6.00.

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How do you find the difference between two decimal numbers?

Back

To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What is the total amount of fabric if John bought 3.25 meters of red fabric and 2.75 meters of blue fabric?

Back

The total amount of fabric is 5.00 meters.

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If a baker used 4.5 cups of flour in the morning and 3.25 cups in the afternoon, how do you calculate how much more flour was used in the morning?

Back

Subtract the afternoon amount from the morning amount: 4.5 - 3.25 = 1.25 cups.

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What is the formula to calculate how much more water is needed to fill a tank?

Back

The formula is: Total capacity - Current amount of water.

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If a tank can hold 150.5 liters and currently has 75.25 liters, how much more water is needed?

Back

75.25 liters more is needed to fill the tank.

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What happens to the amount of flour in a recipe if the amount is doubled?

Back

If the amount of flour is doubled, you multiply the original amount by 2.

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What is the total cost if Samantha bought a book for $7.25 and a pen for $1.75?

Back

The total cost is $9.00.