I'm supossed to cme up with a real world problem and then solve it with decimals... HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO DO THAT???
Can anyone help me???
How about using money?
You buy two shirts at $12.95 each. You also buy a pair of jeans at $35.99. Tax is 6%. How much will you pay for these clothes.
Hey that's a good idea. THANKS!!
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You're welcome. :-)
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Certainly! I'm here to help. Solving real-world problems with decimals involves applying decimal operations to the given situation. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you:
1. Identify a real-world problem: Choose a problem that can be solved using decimal operations. For example, let's say you want to calculate the total cost of a shopping trip, including sales tax.
2. Gather necessary information: Determine the relevant data needed to solve the problem. In this case, you'll need the cost of the items you purchased and the sales tax rate.
3. Perform the required calculations: Use decimal operations to solve the problem. For instance, if you have a total purchase cost of $50 and a sales tax rate of 7.5%, you can find the sales tax amount by multiplying $50 by 0.075 (or 7.5% as a decimal) to get $3.75.
4. Determine the solution: Add the sales tax amount to the total purchase cost to find the final cost. In our example, the final cost would be $50 + $3.75 = $53.75.
5. Validate the solution: Check that your answer makes sense in the given context. In this case, it means ensuring that the final cost aligns with your expectations based on the sales tax rate.
Remember, decimals represent parts of a whole. Applying decimal operations allows you to manipulate and calculate with these fractional values in real-world scenarios.