Decimal Word Problems- All Operations

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the answer directly below the other decimal points.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the process for subtracting decimals?

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

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you multiply decimals?

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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 answer accordingly.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the method for dividing decimals?

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To divide decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Divide as usual and place the decimal point in the answer.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the price per pound if 1.5 pounds cost $6.75?

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$0.22 per pound.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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Calculate 8.32 pounds of jelly beans divided into 8 jars.

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1.04 pounds per jar.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is 0.3 multiplied by 0.5?

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0.15.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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Calculate 7.8 divided by 0.03.

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260.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is 3.57 multiplied by 4.6?

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16.422.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3