- Topics At a Glance
- Fractions
- Equivalent Fractions
- Reducing Fractions
- Adding & Subtracting Fractions
- Converting Between Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions
- Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers
- Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers
- Dividing Fractions
- Fractions Word Problems
- Decimals
- Place Value & Naming Decimals
- Visualizing Decimals
- Adding & Subtracting Decimals
- Multiplying Decimals
- Dividing Decimals
- Decimals Word Problems
Introduction to Decimals Word Problems:
In the real world, you will see decimals most often in situations involving money. Pretty much every price tag has a decimal. Let's take a look.
Decimals Word Problems Practice:
Example 1
You need to put some gas in your car. Regular gasoline is $ |
/gallon. You only have a $
bill on you. How many gallons can you buy?
, so you can buy a little over six gallons of gas.Example 2
At Bonita’s Breakfast Emporium, a small latte is |
and a bagel with cream cheese is $
(including tax). If you give the clerk $
to buy both, how much change will you receive?
. Now, subtract the total from $
.Exercise 1
A 12-pack of ShmooHoo costs $10.50. What is the unit price (or price per bottle)?
Exercise 2
You need to buy 5 notebooks that cost $0.85 each. How much will this cost?
Exercise 3
If you buy two movie tickets at $8.75 each, what will your change be from $20?
