Multiplying Decimals Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 product accordingly.

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What does it mean to solve a word problem?

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Solving a word problem means interpreting the text to identify the mathematical operations needed to find the solution.

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If a car rental company charges $0.07 per mile and a customer drives 42 miles, how much will the charge be?

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$2.94

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How do you calculate total earnings over multiple weeks?

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To calculate total earnings over multiple weeks, multiply the weekly earnings by the number of weeks.

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If Jeane earns $62.95 per week for babysitting, how much does she earn in 6 weeks?

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$377.70

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What is the formula to find the total cost of tickets for a group?

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Total Cost = Number of Tickets x Cost per Ticket.

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If there are 65 first graders and each ticket costs $9.50, what is the total cost for all tickets?

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$617.50

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How do you find the total cost for uniforms for a sports team?

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Total Cost = Number of Uniforms x Cost per Uniform.

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If each uniform costs $52.23 and there are 15 players, how much do they need for uniforms?

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$783.45