Multiplying Fractions and Decimals Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions in a base 10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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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 by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the formula to calculate total earnings from hourly wage?

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Total Earnings = Hourly Wage x Hours Worked.

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If Jackie earns $8.95 per hour and works 7.5 hours, how much does she earn?

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Jackie's earnings = $8.95 x 7.5 = $67.13.

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How do you calculate the cost of an item based on weight and price per pound?

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Cost = Weight (in pounds) x Price per pound.

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If Pedro buys a steak weighing 1.4 pounds at $4.50 per pound, what is the cost?

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Cost = 1.4 x $4.50 = $6.30.

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What is the formula to calculate total cost of fabric?

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Total Cost = Length of fabric (in meters) x Cost per meter.

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If Celeste buys 4.6m of fabric at $3.57 per meter, what is her total cost?

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Total Cost = 4.6 x $3.57 = $16.42.