Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Word Problems

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What is the process of dividing a decimal number by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where it is in the dividend.

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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, count the total number of decimal places in the decimal factor and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found using the formula: Area = Length × Width.

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If a yard has an area of 128 ft² and a length of 12.5 feet, how do you find the width?

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To find the width, use the area formula: Width = Area ÷ Length. So, Width = 128 ft² ÷ 12.5 ft = 10.24 ft.

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What does it mean to share costs equally among friends?

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Sharing costs equally means dividing the total cost by the number of people sharing it, so each person pays the same amount.

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How do you calculate the total cost when buying multiple items at a fixed price?

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To calculate the total cost, multiply the price of one item by the number of items purchased. Total Cost = Price per Item × Number of Items.

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What is the significance of decimal places in multiplication?

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Decimal places indicate the precision of a number. In multiplication, the total number of decimal places in the product is equal to the sum of the decimal places in the factors.

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How do you convert a dollar amount to cents?

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To convert dollars to cents, multiply the dollar amount by 100. For example, $2.50 = 2.50 × 100 = 250 cents.

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What is the relationship between hours worked and hourly wage?

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The total earnings can be calculated by multiplying the hourly wage by the number of hours worked. Total Earnings = Hourly Wage × Hours Worked.

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How do you find out how many items you can buy with a certain amount of money?

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To find out how many items you can buy, divide the total amount of money by the price of one item. Number of Items = Total Money ÷ Price per Item.