Name: __________________________ Homeroom: ____________________

Unit 7: Lesson 1 Working with Decimals

Objectives:
I will be able to:
 Add and subtract decimals.
 Multiply and divide decimals.
 Determine whether to add, subtract, multiply or divide to solve a word
problem.

Do Now:

MCAS REVIEW:
Vocabulary review
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1. The word tells us that we need to round or
estimate our answer.

2. When we round, our answer should end in a .

3. The difference is the answer to a

problem.

4. A sum is the answer to a problem.

5. The word ‘altogether’ means we should .

6. If a question asks ‘how many more’ or ‘how many less,’

our operation is .

7. If you split a bill equally between a group of people, we should

__________________ .

Addition/Subtraction Line up the decimal points! You may need to add

a decimal point or a zero to fill in decimal places.

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 Put the number with the most digits on top. You
Multiplication do NOT need to line up the decimal points!

At the end: Count up decimal places in BOTH

factors and move that many times to the right in
your solution.
Dividing a Decimal Float the decimal point straight up into the
quotient line.

If there is a remainder add a 0 to the dividend

and bring it down until you have no remainder.

Addition: Subtraction:

15 + 7.23 72.5 – 59.03

Multiplication: Division:

4.3 x .56 136.2 ÷ 15

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Operation Review:

Addition: Subtraction:
3.5 + 7.23 1,834.7 – 519.34

Multiplication: Division:

53.4 x .46 41.4 ÷ 12

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You Do: Eating at a restaurant!
Eating out at a restaurant is a fun event. Math is very important
when eating at a restaurant. In order to figure out the bill, or how
much change you’ll get back you need to use math! In the
following problems, you will use a menu to solve the math
problems.

Directions: BUILD each problem. Use the menu to find the

information. Show your work! Make sure you line up your decimal
points!

1. What would be the cost of one Steak dinner, a cup of coffee,

and a piece of chocolate cake?

Answer: ___________________________________________________

2. What is the difference in cost between the Fish Dinner and a

Chicken Dinner?

Answer: ______________________________________________________

3. What would the cost be if your group bought 7 milkshakes?

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Answer: ______________________________________________________

4. You went to the Hamburger Hut on Saturday, September 18 for

breakfast. You ate Bacon and Eggs, Orange Juice, and Milk. If
you pay with a $10 bill, how much change should you get
back?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

5. Darien ordered a Chili Burger, a side order of Onion Rings, and

Root Beer. He discovers he only has $7.89. How much more
money does Darien need to pay for his food?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

6. Sam goes to the restaurant with his soccer team. They spend
$13.80 buying Iced Teas. How many Iced Teas did they buy?

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Answer: _______________________________________________________

7. Gaelle goes to the Hamburger Hut for breakfast. She orders

cereal, French toast, and a Cola.
Part A: How much money is her bill?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

Part B: She wants to leave a tip that is 20% of her bill. How much
money should she leave for her tip?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

8. Homelie and her dancer friends went to Hamburger Hut. They

ordered a bunch of French fries. The bill came out to $19.80.
How many orders of French fries did they order?

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Answer: _______________________________________________________

9. The football team goes to The Hamburger Hut for dinner after
a game.

Part A: They order12 Bacon Burgers. How much do all of the

burgers cost?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

Part B: They order 15 orders of fries and 12 root beers. How much
do the fries and drinks cost?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

Part C: Coach Boccard pays for all the food (the burgers, fries, and
drinks) with $120.00. How much money will he get for change?

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Answer: _______________________________________________________