Operations with Decimals!

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

Front

How do you subtract decimals?

Back

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

Front

What is the result of 2 - 0.43?

Back

1.57

Front

How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

Back

To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

Front

What is the result of 92.37 ÷ 0.5?

Back

184.74

Front

How do you find the cost per item when given total cost and quantity?

Back

To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

Front

Leena bought 22 boxes of crayons for $28.16. How much did she pay for each box?

Back

$1.28

Front

What is multiplication of decimals?

Back

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.

Front

Jackie earns $8.95 per hour. If she works 7.5 hours, how much does she earn?

Back

$67.13

Front

What is the result of 14 boxes of candles sold for $91.00?

Back

The cost of 1 box is $6.50.