Decimal Word Problems

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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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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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How do you add decimals?

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the process to subtract decimals?

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

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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 factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the method 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. Divide as usual.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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If Katie biked 0.75 miles to school and lives 1.34 miles away, how far did she walk?

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0.59 miles.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

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Luis wants to save $60 and has earned $15.25, $10.50, and $13.30. How much more does he need?

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$20.95.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How much does Michael need to buy 7.4 yards of carpeting at $9.89 per yard?

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$75.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the total cost of 7 bottles of apple juice at $3.15 each?

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$22.05.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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Ms. Brown bought 0.6 pounds of carrots, 0.8 pounds of tomatoes, and 1.1 pounds of cucumbers. What is the total weight?

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2.5 pounds.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7