Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you subtract decimals?

Back

To subtract decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, subtract as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the value of the digit in the tenths place in the number 4.56?

Back

The value of the digit in the tenths place is 5.

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How do you add decimals?

Back

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point, add as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the difference between 0.75 and 0.25?

Back

The difference is 0.50.

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If you have $10.00 and spend $2.50, how much do you have left?

Back

You have $7.50 left.

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What is the total cost of 3 items that cost $1.25 each?

Back

The total cost is $3.75.

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How do you multiply decimals?

Back

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.

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What is 2.5 times 4?

Back

2.5 times 4 is 10.

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How do you divide decimals?

Back

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