Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Word Problems

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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 a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process for dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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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 importance of the decimal point in calculations?

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The decimal point indicates the value of digits in a number, determining whether they represent whole numbers or fractions.

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If a box of chocolates costs $8.95, how much do 2 boxes cost?

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$17.90

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If a bag of apples weighs 2.25 pounds, how much do 6 bags weigh?

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13.5 pounds

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If a bag of flour weighs 1.25 kilograms, how much do 3 bags weigh?

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3.75 kilograms

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If a toy costs $4.50, how much do 3 toys cost?

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$13.50

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If a train travels at 65.4 miles per hour for 2.5 hours, how far does it travel?

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163.5 miles