5.E: Decimals (Exercises)
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Name Decimals
In the following exercises, name each decimal.
- 0.8
- 0.375
- 0.007
- 5.24
- −12.5632
- −4.09
Write Decimals
In the following exercises, write as a decimal.
- three tenths
- nine hundredths
- twenty-seven hundredths
- ten and thirty-five thousandths
- negative twenty and three tenths
- negative five hundredths
Convert Decimals to Fractions or Mixed Numbers
In the following exercises, convert each decimal to a fraction. Simplify the answer if possible.
- 0.43
- 0.825
- 9.7
- 3.64
Locate Decimals on the Number Line
- (a) 0.6 (b) −0.9 (c) 2.2 (d) −1.3
Order Decimals
In the following exercises, order each of the following pairs of numbers, using < or >.
- 0.6___0.8
- 0.2___0.15
- 0.803____0.83
- −0.56____−0.562
Round Decimals
In the following exercises, round each number to the nearest: (a) hundredth (b) tenth (c) whole number.
- 12.529
- 4.8447
- 5.897
5.2 - Decimal Operations
Add and Subtract Decimals
In the following exercises, add or subtract.
- 5.75 + 8.46
- 32.89 − 8.22
- 24 − 19.31
- 10.2 + 14.631
- −6.4 + (−2.9)
- 1.83 − 4.2
Multiply Decimals
In the following exercises, multiply.
- (0.3)(0.7)
- (−6.4)(0.25)
- (−3.35)(−12.7)
- (15.4)(1000)
Divide Decimals
In the following exercises, divide.
- 0.48 ÷ 6
- 4.32 ÷ 24
- $6.29 ÷ 12
- (−0.8) ÷ (−0.2)
- 1.65 ÷ 0.15
- 9 ÷ 0.045
Use Decimals in Money Applications
In the following exercises, use the strategy for applications to solve.
- Miranda got $40 from her ATM. She spent $9.32 on lunch and $16.99 on a book. How much money did she have left? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.
- Jessie put 8 gallons of gas in her car. One gallon of gas costs $3.528. How much did Jessie owe for all the gas?
- A pack of 16 water bottles cost $6.72. How much did each bottle cost?
- Alice bought a roll of paper towels that cost $2.49. She had a coupon for $0.35 off, and the store doubled the coupon. How much did Alice pay for the paper towels?
5.3 - Decimals and Fractions
Convert Fractions to Decimals
In the following exercises, convert each fraction to a decimal.
- \dfrac{3}{5}
- \dfrac{7}{8}
- - \dfrac{19}{20}
- - \dfrac{21}{4}
- \dfrac{1}{3}
- \dfrac{6}{11}
Order Decimals and Fractions
In the following exercises, order each pair of numbers, using < or >.
- \dfrac{1}{2} ___0.2
- \dfrac{3}{5} ___0.
- - \dfrac{7}{8} ___−0.84
- - \dfrac{5}{12} ___−0.42
- 0.625___\dfrac{13}{20}
- 0.33___\dfrac{5}{16}
In the following exercises, write each set of numbers in order from least to greatest.
- \dfrac{2}{3}, \dfrac{17}{20}, 0.65
- \dfrac{7}{9}, 0.75, \dfrac{11}{15}
Simplify Expressions Using the Order of Operations
In the following exercises, simplify.
- 4(10.3 − 5.8)
- \dfrac{3}{4}(15.44 − 7.4)
- 30 ÷ (0.45 + 0.15)
- 1.6 + \dfrac{3}{8}
- 52(0.5) + (0.4)2
- − \dfrac{2}{5} \cdot \dfrac{9}{10} + 0.14
Find the Circumference and Area of Circles
In the following exercises, approximate the (a) circumference and (b) area of each circle.
- radius = 6 in.
- radius = 3.5 ft.
- radius = 7 33 m
- diameter = 11 cm
5.4 - Solve Equations with Decimals
Determine Whether a Decimal is a Solution of an Equation
In the following exercises, determine whether the each number is a solution of the given equation.
- x − 0.4 = 2.1
- x = 1.7
- x = 2.5
- y + 3.2 = −1.5
- y = 1.7
- y = −4.7
- \dfrac{u}{2.5} = −12.5
- u = −5
- u = −31.25
- 0.45v = −40.5
- v = −18.225
- v = −90
Solve Equations with Decimals
In the following exercises, solve.
- m + 3.8 = 7.5
- h + 5.91 = 2.4
- a + 2.26 = −1.1
- p − 4.3 = −1.65
- x − 0.24 = −8.6
- j − 7.42 = −3.7
- 0.6p = 13.2
- −8.6x = 34.4
- −22.32 = −2.4z
- \dfrac{a}{0.3} = −24
- \dfrac{p}{−7} = −4.2
- \dfrac{s}{−2.5} = −10
Translate to an Equation and Solve
In the following exercises, translate and solve.
- The difference of n and 15.2 is 4.4.
- The product of −5.9 and x is −3.54.
- The quotient of y and −1.8 is −9.
- The sum of m and −4.03 is 6.8.
5.5 - Averages and Probability
Find the Mean of a Set of Numbers
In the following exercises, find the mean of the numbers.
- 2, 4, 1, 0, 1, and 1
- $270, $310.50, $243.75, and $252.15
- Each workday last week, Yoshie kept track of the number of minutes she had to wait for the bus. She waited 3, 0, 8, 1, and 8 minutes. Find the mean
- In the last three months, Raul’s water bills were $31.45, $48.76, and $42.60. Find the mean.
Find the Median of a Set of Numbers
In the following exercises, find the median.
- 41, 45, 32, 60, 58
- 25, 23, 24, 26, 29, 19, 18, 32
- The ages of the eight men in Jerry’s model train club are 52, 63, 45, 51, 55, 75, 60, and 59. Find the median age.
- The number of clients at Miranda’s beauty salon each weekday last week were 18, 7, 12, 16, and 20. Find the median number of clients.
Find the Mode of a Set of Numbers
In the following exercises, identify the mode of the numbers.
- 6, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 3, 5
- The number of siblings of a group of students: 2, 0, 3, 2, 4, 1, 6, 5, 4, 1, 2, 3
Use the Basic Definition of Probability
In the following exercises, solve. (Round decimals to three places.)
- The Sustainability Club sells 200 tickets to a raffle, and Albert buys one ticket. One ticket will be selected at random to win the grand prize. Find the probability Albert will win the grand prize. Express your answer as a fraction and as a decimal.
- Luc has to read 3 novels and 12 short stories for his literature class. The professor will choose one reading at random for the final exam. Find the probability that the professor will choose a novel for the final exam. Express your answer as a fraction and as a decimal.
5.6 - Ratios and Rate
Write a Ratio as a Fraction
In the following exercises, write each ratio as a fraction. Simplify the answer if possible.
- 28 to 40
- 56 to 32
- 3.5 to 0.5
- 1.2 to 1.8
- 1 \dfrac{3}{4} to 1 \dfrac{5}{8}
- 2 \dfrac{1}{3} to 5 \dfrac{1}{4}
- 64 ounces to 30 ounces
- 28 inches to 3 feet
Write a Rate as a Fraction
In the following exercises, write each rate as a fraction. Simplify the answer if possible.
- 180 calories per 8 ounces 643. 90 pounds per 7.5 square inches
- 126 miles in 4 hours 645. $612.50 for 35 hours
Find Unit Rates
In the following exercises, find the unit rate.
- 180 calories per 8 ounces
- 90 pounds per 7.5 square inches
- 126 miles in 4 hours
- $612.50 for 35 hours
Find Unit Price
In the following exercises, find the unit price.
- T-shirts: 3 for $8.97
- Highlighters: 6 for $2.52
- An office supply store sells a box of pens for $11. The box contains 12 pens. How much does each pen cost?
- Anna bought a pack of 8 kitchen towels for $13.20. How much did each towel cost? Round to the nearest cent if necessary.
In the following exercises, find each unit price and then determine the better buy.
- Shampoo: 12 ounces for $4.29 or 22 ounces for $7.29?
- Vitamins: 60 tablets for $6.49 or 100 for $11.99?
Translate Phrases to Expressions with Fractions
In the following exercises, translate the English phrase into an algebraic expression.
- 535 miles per h hours
- a adults to 45 children
- the ratio of 4y and the difference of x and 10
- the ratio of 19 and the sum of 3 and n
5.7 - Simplify and Use Square Roots
Simplify Expressions with Square Roots
In the following exercises, simplify.
- \sqrt{64}
- \sqrt{144}
- - \sqrt{25}
- - \sqrt{81}
- - \sqrt{9}
- \sqrt{-36}
- \sqrt{64}\ + \sqrt{225}
- \sqrt{64+225}
Estimate Square Roots
In the following exercises, estimate each square root between two consecutive whole numbers.
- \sqrt{28}
- \sqrt{155}
Approximate Square Roots
In the following exercises, approximate each square root and round to two decimal places.
- \sqrt{15}
- \sqrt{57}
Simplify Variable Expressions with Square Roots
In the following exercises, simplify. (Assume all variables are greater than or equal to zero.)
- \sqrt{q^{2}}
- \sqrt{64b^{2}}
- - \sqrt{121a^{2}}
- \sqrt{225m^{2} n^{2}}
- - \sqrt{100q^{2}}
- \sqrt{49y^{2}}
- \sqrt{4a^{2} b^{2}}
- \sqrt{121c^{2} d^{2}}
Use Square Roots in Applications
In the following exercises, solve. Round to one decimal place.
- Art Diego has 225 square inch tiles. He wants to use them to make a square mosaic. How long can each side of the mosaic be?
- Landscaping Janet wants to plant a square flower garden in her yard. She has enough topsoil to cover an area of 30 square feet. How long can a side of the flower garden be?
- Gravity A hiker dropped a granola bar from a lookout spot 576 feet above a valley. How long did it take the granola bar to reach the valley floor?
- Accident investigation The skid marks of a car involved in an accident were 216 feet. How fast had the car been going before applying the brakes?
PRACTICE TEST
- Write six and thirty-four thousandths as a decimal.
- Write 1.73 as a fraction.
- Write 5 8 as a decimal.
- Round 16.749 to the nearest (a) tenth (b) hundredth (c) whole number
- Write the numbers \dfrac{4}{5}, −0.1, 0.804, \dfrac{2}{9}, −7.4, 0.21 in order from smallest to largest.
In the following exercises, simplify each expression.
- 15.4 + 3.02
- 20 − 5.71
- (0.64)(0.3)
- (−4.2)(100)
- 0.96 ÷ (−12)
- −5 ÷ 0.025
- −0.6 ÷ (−0.3)
- (0.7) 2
- 24 ÷ (0.1 + 0.02)
- 4(10.3 − 5.8)
- 1.6 + \dfrac{3}{8}
- \dfrac{2}{3}(14.65 − 4.6)
In the following exercises, solve.
- m + 3.7 = 2.5
- \dfrac{h}{0.5} = 4.38
- −6.5y = −57.2
- 1.94 = a − 2.6
- Three friends went out to dinner and agreed to split the bill evenly. The bill was $79.35. How much should each person pay?
- A circle has radius 12. Find the (a) circumference and (b) area. [Use 3.14 for \pi.]
- The ages, in months, of 10 children in a preschool class are: 55, 55, 50, 51, 52, 50, 53, 51, 55, 49. Find the (a) mean (b) median (c) mode
- Of the 16 nurses in Doreen’s department, 12 are women and 4 are men. One of the nurses will be assigned at random to work an extra shift next week. (a) Find the probability a woman nurse will be assigned the extra shift. (b) Convert the fraction to a decimal.
- Find each unit price and then the better buy. Laundry detergent: 64 ounces for $10.99 or 48 ounces for $8.49
In the following exercises, simplify.
- \sqrt{36 + 64}
- \sqrt{144n^{2}}
- Estimate \sqrt{54} to between two whole numbers.
- Yanet wants a square patio in her backyard. She has 225 square feet of tile. How long can a side of the patio be?
Contributors and Attributions
Lynn Marecek (Santa Ana College) and MaryAnne Anthony-Smith (Formerly of Santa Ana College). This content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License v4.0 "Download for free at http://cnx.org/contents/fd53eae1-fa2...49835c3c@5.191."