Multiplying and Dividing Decimals in Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a dot (decimal point) separating the whole number 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 are no decimals, then count the total number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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

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What does it mean to share costs equally?

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Sharing costs equally means dividing the total amount by the number of people to find out how much each person pays.

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If 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission, how do you find out how much each person pays?

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Divide the total cost ($83.40) by the number of friends (12) to find the cost per person.

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What is the formula to find the cost of one item when given the total cost and the number of items?

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The formula is: Cost of one item = Total cost ÷ Number of items.

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How do you calculate the total cost for multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items to find the total cost.

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What is the meaning of '2.5 times' in a word problem?

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'2.5 times' means to multiply the original amount by 2.5.

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If Brandon worked 15 hours last week and 2.5 times that this week, how do you calculate his hours this week?

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Multiply 15 hours by 2.5 to find the total hours worked this week.

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How do you find the total cost for a group of friends going to the movies?

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Multiply the cost of one ticket by the number of friends to find the total cost.