Multiplying Decimals Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, first 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 importance of the decimal point in multiplication?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a number. When multiplying decimals, the position of the decimal point in the result is determined by the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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If Ben pays $89.92 per month, how do you find his yearly payment?

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Multiply the monthly payment by 12 (the number of months in a year): $89.92 x 12 = $1,079.04.

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How do you calculate the total cost for multiple items with a unit price?

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Multiply the unit price by the number of items. For example, if each ticket costs $9.50 and there are 65 students, the total cost is $9.50 x 65 = $617.50.

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What is the formula to calculate the cost of mileage for a rental car?

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The cost of mileage is calculated by multiplying the cost per mile by the number of miles driven. For example, $0.07 per mile x 42 miles = $2.94.

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How do you calculate total earnings over a period of time?

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Multiply the weekly earnings by the number of weeks. For example, if Jeane earns $62.95 per week for 6 weeks, her total earnings are $62.95 x 6 = $377.70.

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What is the total cost for uniforms if each costs $52.23 and there are 15 players?

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Multiply the cost of one uniform by the number of players: $52.23 x 15 = $783.45.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or more convenient, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the difference between a whole number and a decimal?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals (e.g., 1, 2, 3), while a decimal includes a fractional part (e.g., 1.5, 2.75).