Lesson 5: How Do We Solve Real World Decimal Problems?

Introduction

In this lesson, you will continue to practice how to solve real world problems with decimals.

Yesterday, you learned how to solve real world problems with decimals. Today, we will continue to practice this skill.

Let's Review 

Read the problem below: 

Richard bought 32.4 pounds of potting soil for his garden.  He got the potting soil on sale for $0.86 per pound.  How much did he spend?

In Your Journal: Create a 4-Square, like the one in the presentation below, in your math journal and break down the information in the problem with the help of each question in the strategy. Use the information in the presentation to help you understand and evaluate the real world problem above.

 

 Real World Problems 

Continue working on our poster activity from yesterday! If you complete one problem, try another one!

Decimal Word Problems

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