Multiplication and Division of Decimals Word Problems

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What is multiplication of decimals?

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Multiplication of decimals involves multiplying two decimal numbers together to find their product. For example, 0.5 x 0.2 = 0.1.

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What is division of decimals?

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Division of decimals is the process of dividing one decimal number by another. For example, 0.6 ÷ 0.2 = 3.

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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 are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the product. For example, 3.5 x 2 = 7.0.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there are no decimals, then place the decimal point in the quotient. For example, 4.5 ÷ 3 = 1.5.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width. For example, if a rectangle is 5.3 feet long and 4.75 feet wide, the area is 5.3 x 4.75 = 25.18 square feet.

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How do you calculate earnings based on hourly wage?

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To calculate earnings based on hourly wage, multiply the hourly wage by the number of hours worked. For example, if you earn $8.95 per hour and work 7.5 hours, you earn $8.95 x 7.5 = $67.13.

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What does it mean to split a bill evenly?

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To split a bill evenly means to divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the cost. For example, if a bill is $85.30 and there are 5 people, each person pays $85.30 ÷ 5 = $17.06.

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What is the weight of an object if it is five times another object's weight?

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If one object weighs 3.87 grams, then another object that weighs five times as much would weigh 3.87 x 5 = 19.35 grams.

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How do you find the cost of fabric based on yards purchased?

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To find the cost of fabric, multiply the cost per yard by the number of yards purchased. For example, if silk fabric costs $7.85 per yard and you buy 0.8 yards, the cost is $7.85 x 0.8 = $6.28.

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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. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.