Multiply Decimals 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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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 decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

0.5

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If a number has two decimal places, how many places should the product have when multiplying by another decimal with one decimal place?

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The product should have three decimal places.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving multiplication of decimals?

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Identify the quantities involved and what is being asked.

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Josiah made $12.75 an hour raking leaves for his neighbors. If Josiah raked leaves for 13 hours, how much money will he earn?

Back

$165.75

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Andy's dog eats 6.78 ounces of food every day. How many ounces of dog food will Andy's dog have eaten after 2 weeks?

Back

94.92 ounces.

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Mason spends $2.35 on his lunch every day for 11 days. What amount of money does Mason spend on lunch?

Back

$25.85.

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Brandon spends $5.25 on gifts for each of 9 friends. How much money does Brandon spend on gifts for his friends?

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$47.25.

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Thomas works as a teller at a bank. He earns $13.52 per hour. Last week he worked 24 hours. How much money did Thomas earn last week?

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$324.48.