Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Multiply decimals and whole numbers: word problems

Multiply decimals and whole numbers: word problems

What you'll learn

  • Identify the necessary information within a word problem to successfully multiply a decimal and a whole number.
  • Solve word problems involving the multiplication of decimals and whole numbers with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Explain the process of multiplying a decimal and a whole number in the context of a word problem, using mathematical vocabulary like 'product' and 'decimal point'.
  • Apply estimation strategies to determine if the solution to a word problem involving decimal and whole number multiplication is reasonable.

Tutorial Preview

1

A comic book costs $3.50. How much do 3 comic books cost?

2

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3

A recipe needs 0.75 cups of sugar. How much is needed for 4 batches?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A pen costs $1.20. How much do 4 pens cost?
0.$4.80
1.$48.00
2.$0.48
3.$5.20
Easy
A car travels 0.5 km per minute. How far does it go in 8 minutes?
0.40 km
1.0.4 km
2.4 km
3.8.5 km
Easy
An apple costs $0.80. What is the cost of 5 apples?
0.$4.00
1.$40.00
2.$0.40
3.$5.80

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You'll be able to: Identify the necessary information within a word problem to successfully multiply a decimal and a whole number; Solve word problems involving the multiplication of decimals and whole numbers with at least 80% accuracy; Explain….

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