Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Word Problems By:Ricky Zhang

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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 process for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then, divide as usual.

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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 by the denominator.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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If 12 pizzas are eaten and each person eats 1/4 pizza, how many people ate pizza?

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48 people.

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If peaches cost $2.50 per pound and you buy 3 pounds, how much do you spend?

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$7.50.

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What is the weight of a pack of 24 pencils if each pencil weighs 0.9 grams?

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21.6 grams.

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If 12 friends share a total cost of $83.40 equally, how much does each person pay?

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$6.95.

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How many sections of 4.2 feet can you cut from a 33.6 feet long piece of wood?

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8 sections.