Verified answer

Problems Involving Decimals

In solving word problems, first, identify what is asked. Then, look for the given facts. Establish the number sentence and the operation/s to be used. Make sure that the operation/s used will bring out the correct answer. Check the answer using the number sentence and see if it will satisfy the given condition.

Learning Task 3:

Answers:

1. 3.4 pounds
2. 3.9 kilos
3. .5 liter

Solutions:

1. Given: 30.6 pounds of igneous rocks

              9 different containers

Asked: The weight of rocks that were placed in each container.

Number Sentence: 30.6 ÷ 9 = N

Answer: 30.6 ÷ 9 = N

                     3.4

               9

                 - 27  

                      36

                    - 36

                        0

Therefore, Ms. Alkhaldi had placed 3.4 pounds of rocks in each of the 9    containers.

2. Given: 15.45 kilograms of fish

               5 family members

 Asked: The amount of fish given to each family members.

 Number Sentence: 15.45 ÷ 5 = N

 Answer: 15.45 ÷ 5 = N

                      3.9

                5

                   - 15      

                          45

                       - 45

                            0

Therefore, each of the family members had received 3.9 kilos of fish.

3. Given: 3.5 liters of fresh milk

               7 bottles

 Asked: Liters of fresh milk that each bottle contains.

 Number Sentence: 3.5 ÷ 7 = N

 Answer: 3.5 ÷ 7 = N

                      .5

                7

                   - 35

                       0

Therefore, each bottle contains .5 liter of milk.

How to solve word problems involving decimals: brainly.ph/question/6976222

#BrainlyEveryday