Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What does it mean to divide a total into equal parts?

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Dividing a total into equal parts means splitting a quantity into a specified number of groups, where each group has the same amount.

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How do you find the cost per item when given the total cost and quantity?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is the formula to calculate savings?

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Savings = Original Price - Sale Price.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the total distance if you run a certain distance multiple times?

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Total Distance = Distance per run × Number of runs.

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How do you calculate the total calories burned when running?

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Total Calories Burned = Calories burned per mile × Total miles run.

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What is the meaning of 'better deal' in terms of price?

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A 'better deal' means getting more value (more items) for a lower price.

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How do you find the average number of slices per person when sharing pizza?

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Average slices per person = Total slices ÷ Number of people.