Decimal Operations Word Problems

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What is the process of adding decimal numbers called?

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The process of adding decimal numbers is called decimal addition.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you subtract decimal numbers?

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of adding 3.25 and 2.75?

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The result of adding 3.25 and 2.75 is 6.00.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you find the difference between two decimal numbers?

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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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?

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The total amount of fabric is 5.00 meters.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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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?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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

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

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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

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75.25 liters more is needed to fill the tank.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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

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

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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

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The total cost is $9.00.

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