Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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How do you add decimals?

Back

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the process to subtract decimals?

Back

To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you multiply decimals?

Back

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 answer accordingly.

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What is the rule 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, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and divide as usual.

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What is the total weight if Nancy bought a 52.93 oz bag of barbeque chips and a 79.6 oz bag of regular chips?

Back

132.53 ounces.

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If John ate snacks totaling 80.79 calories and the chips were 43.39 calories, how many calories were in the rest of his snack?

Back

37.4 calories.

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What is the total cost of 4 chairs at $27.90 each and 2 tables at $37.95 each?

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$187.50.

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If a relay race is 22.01 kilometers and Ned ran 9.41 kilometers, how far did Sarah run?

Back

12.6 kilometers.

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What is 7.83 multiplied by 1.2?

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9.396.