Multiplying Decimals Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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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.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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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.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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If a 5K run is 3.2 miles long, how far would you run if you did three 5Ks?

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9.6 miles (3.2 miles x 3 = 9.6 miles).

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What does it mean to find a percentage of a number?

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Finding a percentage of a number means calculating a fraction of that number based on the percentage value.

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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 relationship between multiplication and area?

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Multiplication is used to calculate the area of shapes, as area is determined by multiplying length and width.

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If a live action movie is 1.45 times the length of a cartoon movie that is 117 minutes long, how long is the live action movie?

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169.65 minutes (117 minutes x 1.45 = 169.65 minutes).

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What is the thickness of a DVD case in inches?

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.25 inches.

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How do you find the total thickness of multiple DVD cases?

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Multiply the thickness of one DVD case by the number of cases.