Decimal Operations

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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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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 numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the sum of 0.5 and 0.25?

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0.75

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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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What is the product of 0.4 and 0.2?

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0.08

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How do you divide decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places and then divide as usual.

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What is 26.1 x 8.9?

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232.29

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What is the total cost of 6000 bushels of cotton at $3.55 each?

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$21,300.00

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What is the sum of 148.093 and 5.675?

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153.768

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If you need 100 buttons and they come in packs of 12, how many packs do you need?

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9