Decimal 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 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 does it mean to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number involves determining how many times the whole number fits into the decimal value.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the value of 10 x 0.5?

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5

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If a lion runs at 50 mph, how fast does an antelope run if it is 1.22 times as fast?

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61 mph

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What is 98.4 divided by 1,000?

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0.0984

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Riley charges $3.85 per hour. How much does she earn in 8 hours?

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$30.80

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What is the total volume of a mixture if Liquid A is 12.48 ml and Liquid B is three times that?

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49.92 ml

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Is 10 x 0.798 greater than 10 or less than 10?

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Less