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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 product of 7.13 and 5.5?

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39.215

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How do you add decimals?

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

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What is the sum of 55.78 and 4.6?

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60.38

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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 whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the difference directly below the other decimal points.

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What is 94 - 4.8?

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89.2

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How do you find the cost of an item based on weight and price per pound?

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Multiply the weight of the item by the price per pound to find the total cost.

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If a steak weighs 1.4 pounds and costs $4.50 per pound, what is the total cost?

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$6.30

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What is the difference between two decimal numbers?

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The difference is found by subtracting the smaller number from the larger number.