Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the left as needed to perform the division, and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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How do you multiply two decimal numbers?

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To multiply two decimal numbers, multiply them 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 cost of 5 movie tickets if each ticket costs $9.50?

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The cost of 5 movie tickets at $9.50 each is $47.50 (5 x 9.50 = 47.50).

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What is the product of 3.8 and 4?

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The product of 3.8 and 4 is 15.2 (3.8 x 4 = 15.2).

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How do you calculate the total calories burned if you exercise for a certain number of hours at a specific calorie burn rate?

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To calculate total calories burned, multiply the number of hours exercised by the calorie burn rate per hour.

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If Freddy exercises 2.5 hours per day for 4 days, how many total hours did he exercise?

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Freddy exercised a total of 10 hours (2.5 hours/day x 4 days = 10 hours).

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What is the total calorie burn for Freddy if he burns 330 calories per hour?

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Freddy burned a total of 3,300 calories (10 hours x 330 calories/hour = 3,300 calories).

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What is the importance of understanding decimal multiplication and division in real-life applications?

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Understanding decimal multiplication and division is crucial for making financial decisions, calculating measurements, and solving everyday problems involving quantities.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest whole number?

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To round a decimal to the nearest whole number, look at the digit to the right of the decimal point. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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What is the difference between multiplying and dividing decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two numbers, while dividing decimals involves determining how many times one number fits into another.