Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

Back

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

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How do you add decimals?

Back

To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would with whole numbers, carrying over if necessary.

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What is the value of 0.5 in fractions?

Back

0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

Back

To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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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 importance of rounding decimals?

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Rounding decimals is important for simplifying numbers to make them easier to work with, especially in estimation.

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If a pizza is cut into 12 slices, how many slices are there in 4 pizzas?

Back

There are 48 slices in 4 pizzas (4 pizzas x 12 slices each = 48 slices).

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How do you find the cost per item?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is the formula to find the total cost when sharing?

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Total cost divided by the number of people sharing gives the cost per person.