Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process to find the total cost when given a price per item?

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Multiply the price per item by the number of items to find the total cost.

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How do you find the difference in price between two items?

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Subtract the lower price from the higher price to find the difference.

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What does it mean to find the unit price?

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The unit price is the cost of one item or one unit of measure, calculated by dividing the total price by the number of items.

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How do you calculate savings from a sale?

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Subtract the sale price from the original price to find the amount saved.

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If a pack of items costs a certain amount, how do you find the cost per item?

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Divide the total cost of the pack by the number of items in the pack to find the cost per item.

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What is the formula to calculate total earnings based on hourly wage?

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Total earnings = Hourly wage x Total hours worked.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number) to convert a fraction to a decimal.

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What is the importance of rounding decimals?

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Rounding decimals helps simplify numbers for easier calculations and comparisons.