Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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

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What is the total cost of items?

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The total cost is the sum of the prices of all items purchased.

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How do you calculate the total weight of items?

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To find the total weight, add the weights of all individual items together.

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What is the formula for calculating the cost of multiple items?

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Cost = Number of items × Price per item.

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How do you find out how much money is left after a purchase?

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Subtract the total cost of the purchases from the amount of money you had initially.

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What does it mean to save money?

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Saving money means setting aside a portion of your income or earnings for future use.

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How do you calculate how much more money is needed to reach a savings goal?

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Subtract the amount already saved from the savings goal.

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What is the importance of estimating in decimal problems?

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Estimating helps to quickly assess whether an answer is reasonable before calculating the exact amount.

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What is a word problem in mathematics?

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A word problem is a mathematical problem that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.