Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What does it mean to find the total cost of multiple items?

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Finding the total cost means multiplying the cost of one item by the number of items to get the overall price.

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If a box of chocolates costs $8.95, how much do 2 boxes cost?

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$17.90 (8.95 x 2 = 17.90)

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How do you calculate the total length of multiple objects placed side by side?

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To find the total length, multiply the length of one object by the number of objects.

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If a bookshelf is 3.5 feet long, how long will 5 bookshelves be?

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17.5 feet (3.5 x 5 = 17.5)

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What is the total weight of multiple bags of apples?

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To find the total weight, multiply the weight of one bag by the number of bags.

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If a bag of apples weighs 2.25 pounds, how much do 6 bags weigh?

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13.5 pounds (2.25 x 6 = 13.5)

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How do you calculate distance traveled based on miles per gallon?

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Multiply the miles per gallon by the number of gallons in the gas tank.