Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 point, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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How do you add decimals?

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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.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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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.

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What is the total cost of 7 notebooks that cost $1.60 each?

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$11.20 (7 x 1.60 = 11.20)

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If Tanjiro runs at 16.8 miles per hour for 4 hours, how far does he run?

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67.2 miles (16.8 x 4 = 67.2)

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What is 6.58 multiplied by 4?

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26.32 (6.58 x 4 = 26.32)

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What is 2.58 divided by 2?

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1.29 (2.58 ÷ 2 = 1.29)

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What is 4.5 divided by 5?

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0.9 (4.5 ÷ 5 = 0.9)