Solving Word Problems with Unit Rates and Decimals

What is the price of Colby cheese per pound?

• $4.98

• $7.98

• $5.98

• $6.98

If Jack buys 2 pounds of cheese, how much will he pay?

• $12.96

• $10.96

• $13.96

• $11.96

Where does the arrow point on the scale?

• Between 1 and 2 pounds

• Between 2 and 3 pounds

• Between 4 and 5 pounds

• Between 3 and 4 pounds

How do you express two and a half pounds as a decimal?

• 2.2

• 2.3

• 2.5

• 2.4

What is the first step in multiplying $5.98 by 2.5?

• Multiply 5 by 2

• Multiply 5 by 5

• Multiply 5 by 9

• Multiply 5 by 8

What do you do after finishing the first place value multiplication?

• Subtract the digits

• Carry the digits

• Put a zero in the next place value

• Add the digits

What is the sum of the digits in the second column during addition?

• 20

• 25

• 15

• 10

How many place values should be after the decimal in the final answer?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

What is the final total amount Jack paid for the Colby cheese?

• $15.95

• $14.95

• $16.95

• $13.95

Why do we remove the zero in the final answer?

• To simplify the calculation

• To match the dollar amount format

• To make it a whole number

• To avoid confusion