Flashcard: Decimal Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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

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

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What is the value of 3.85 in cents?

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385 cents.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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Multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product by counting the total number of decimal places in the numbers being multiplied.

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What is the process to divide a decimal by a whole number?

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Divide as you would with whole numbers. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the difference between 8.1 and 4.5?

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The difference is 3.6.

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If you have 1.32 pounds of candy and share it with 4 people, how much does each person get?

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Each person gets 0.33 pounds of candy.

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What is the total cost if you buy items for $6.99, $2.49, and $1.99?

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The total cost is $11.47.

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If it rained 0.72 inches on Monday and 0.34 inches less on Tuesday, how much did it rain on Tuesday?

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It rained 0.38 inches on Tuesday.