Decimal 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 numbers, using a point (.) to separate the whole part 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 original decimal and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the process to 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 sum directly below the other decimal points.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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

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What is the value of 0.75 in fraction form?

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0.75 is equal to 3/4 in fraction form.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign (%). For example, 0.85 becomes 85%.

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What is the total weight of 26 birdhouses weighing 0.75 lbs each?

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The total weight is 19.50 pounds.

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If Ms. Dickinson needs 28 cups of sand at 6.7 grams each, how much sand does she need?

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She needs a total of 187.6 grams of sand.

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How much does Riley earn if she charges $3.85 per hour for 8 hours?

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Riley earns $30.80 for the week.

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What is the approximate total cost of two books priced at $15.95 and $6.50?

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The approximate total cost is $23.