Multiplying Decimals Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (.) to separate the whole number 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 first step in solving a word problem involving multiplication of decimals?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the numbers involved.

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If Reggie pays $982.27 each month, how do you find the total cost for two years?

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Multiply $982.27 by 24 (the number of months in two years) to find the total cost.

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What is the total cost for Reggie to rent the apartment for two years?

Back

$23,574.48

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How do you calculate earnings over multiple weeks?

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Multiply the weekly earnings by the number of weeks worked.

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If Jeane earns $62.95 per week, how much does she earn in 6 weeks?

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$377.70

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What is the formula to find total earnings from selling items?

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Total Earnings = Number of Items Sold × Price per Item.

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If Shelia sells 64 necklaces for $12.45 each, how much does she earn?

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$796.80

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How do you calculate mileage charges for a rental car?

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Multiply the cost per mile by the number of miles driven.