Multiplying and Dividing Decimals Word Problems

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What is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another?

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Division

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What is the process of combining equal groups to find a total?

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Multiplication

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If Emily bought 15 books for $172.50, how much does each book cost?

Back

$11.50

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If Jamie bought 4 pounds of sugar for $2.56, what is the cost per pound?

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$0.64

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items that have the same price?

Back

Multiply the number of items by the price per item.

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What is the formula for division in a word problem?

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Total amount ÷ Number of items = Cost per item

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If Merkel bought 10 cups at $1.25 each, what is the total cost?

Back

$12.50

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What is the formula for multiplication in a word problem?

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Number of items × Price per item = Total cost

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What is a decimal?

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

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.