Multiplication and Division of Decimals Word Problems

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What is the formula to calculate average speed?

Back

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

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If a bookstore sells 342 copies of a cookbook at $17.75 each, how do you calculate the total sales?

Back

Total Sales = Number of Copies x Price per Copy

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How do you find the length of each piece when cutting a board into equal parts?

Back

Length of Each Piece = Total Length / Number of Pieces

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What is the formula to calculate the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = Length x Width

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How do you calculate total earnings based on hourly wage and hours worked?

Back

Total Earnings = Hourly Wage x Hours Worked

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What is the value of 1.6 hours in minutes?

Back

1.6 hours = 96 minutes

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If Mr. Williams runs 13.2 miles in 1.6 hours, what is his speed in miles per hour?

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Speed = 13.2 miles / 1.6 hours = 8.25 mph

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What is the total amount earned if Jackie earns $8.95 per hour for 7.5 hours?

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Total Earnings = $8.95 x 7.5 = $67.125, rounded to $67.13

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

Back

To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1 and multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.