Mastering Decimal Multiplication: Real-World Challenges

A store sells a pack of 2.5 kg of rice for $3.75. How much would 4 packs cost?

• $10.50

• $7.50

• $12.00

• $15.00

If a car travels 2.3 miles per gallon of gas, how much gas will it use for a 15.5-mile trip?

• 6.74 gallons

• 8.1 gallons

• 10.2 gallons

• 4.5 gallons

A recipe calls for 0.75 cups of sugar. If you want to make 3 batches, how much sugar do you need in total?

• 0.5 cups

• 1.5 cups

• 3 cups

• 2.25 cups

A book costs $12.99. If you buy 2.5 books, how much will you spend?

• 32.48

• $40.00

• $25.99

• $15.99

A gardener plants 1.2 meters of flowers in each row. If there are 5 rows, how many meters of flowers are planted in total?

• 6 meters

• 7 meters

• 8 meters

• 5.5 meters

A bottle holds 0.5 liters of juice. How much juice is in 6 bottles?

• 5 liters

• 3 liters

• 2 liters

• 4 liters

A fabric store sells 3.6 meters of fabric for $14.40. What is the cost per meter?

• $4.00

• $3.50

• $6.00

• $5.00

If a student reads 2.4 books each month, how many books will they read in 8 months?

• 19.2

• 20.4

• 18.0

• 16.8

A pizza has a diameter of 12.5 inches. If you cut it into 8 equal slices, what is the area of each slice?

• 15.34 square inches

• 10.25 square inches

• 12.75 square inches

• 20.50 square inches

A car can travel 0.6 miles on 1 ounce of fuel. How far can it travel on 10 ounces of fuel?

• 6 miles

• 7 miles

• 8 miles

• 5 miles