Decimal Word Problems

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

Front

How do you add decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

Front

How do you subtract decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points and subtract as you would whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

Front

What is the process for multiplying decimals?

Back

Multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the answer accordingly.

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How do you divide decimals?

Back

Move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and then divide as usual.

Front

What is the total cost of a trip if it is $1067.50 and the class has raised $819.24?

Back

$248.26 more is needed.

Front

If Bella has $15.00 and Kate has $11.29, how much do they have together?

Back

They have $26.29 together.

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How much does Jane earn if she babysits for 6.5 hours at $2.70 per hour?

Back

Jane earns $17.55.

Front

If you multiply 3.46 by 2.4, how many decimal places will be in the answer?

Back

There will be 3 decimal places in the answer.

Front

What is the combined weight of two samples weighing 39.05 grams and 56.7 grams?

Back

The combined weight is 95.75 grams.