Solving Word Problems with Decimal Multiplication

The video tutorial explains a word problem involving apples on a scale. It guides viewers through reading the scale to determine the weight of the apples and then calculating the total cost by multiplying the weight by the price per pound. The tutorial also covers the process of adding the results and adjusting for decimal places to arrive at the final cost of $2.25 for the apples.

What is the cost per pound of apples as mentioned in the video?

• $1.50

• $2.00

• $1.25

• $1.80

What mathematical operation is primarily used to calculate the total cost?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

How many quarters are there between each whole number on the scale?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three

What is the total weight of the apples on the scale?

• 1 pound

• 1.25 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 1.5 pounds

How is the multiplication of $1.80 and 1.25 pounds performed?

• Using a calculator

• Long multiplication

• Estimation

• Adding repeatedly

What is the first step in the multiplication process described?

• Add zeros

• Multiply by 2

• Multiply by 5

• Multiply by 1

What is the result of multiplying 5 times 8 in the process?

• 50

• 45

• 40

• 30

How many place values are there after the decimal in the final answer?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• One

What is the final cost of the apples?

• $2.25

• $2.50

• $2.00

• $2.75

What should be done with zeros at the end of a decimal in the final answer?

• Remove them

• Multiply them

• Keep them

• Round them