Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you add decimals?

Back

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the process to subtract decimals?

Back

To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you multiply decimals?

Back

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 value of 0.2 x 0.8?

Back

0.16

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If Paige grew 4.62 cm in the first year and 7.7 cm in the second year, how much did she grow in total?

Back

12.32 cm

Front

Ned ran 9.41 kilometers in a relay race that was 22.01 kilometers long. How far did Sarah run?

Back

12.6 km

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Joy drinks 4 bottles of water per day, each containing 16.5 fluid ounces. How many fluid ounces does she drink per day?

Back

66 fluid ounces

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Billy buys 4 chairs for $27.90 each and 2 tables for $37.95 each. What is the total cost?

Back

$187.50

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What is the first step in solving a decimal word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the relevant information.