Decimal Word Problems

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and subtract as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

0.5 in cents is 50 cents.

To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

0.75 + 0.25 = 1.00.

You spend $6 x 4 = $24.

The average cost is $5.22 ÷ 18 = $0.29 per donut.

Total distance = 2.26 miles x 17 = 38.42 miles.

The difference is found by subtracting the lower price from the higher price.