Operations on decimal numbers

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What is a decimal number?

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A decimal number is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal number.

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How do you add decimal numbers?

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

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What is the result of 0.5 - 0.05?

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0.45

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If you have $325.58 and pay a bill of $166.73, what is your new balance?

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$158.85

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How do you subtract decimal numbers?

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

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What is the sum of 1 + 0.2 + 3.4 + 5.67?

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10.27

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What is a checking account?

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A checking account is a bank account that allows you to deposit and withdraw money, write checks, and use a debit card.

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How do you multiply decimal numbers?

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To multiply decimal numbers, multiply 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 result of 350 - 75.50?

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$274.50

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What does it mean to withdraw money from a bank account?

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Withdrawing money means taking money out of your bank account, reducing the balance.