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Decimal Multiplication Problems

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Decimal Multiplication Problems

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📊 Part 1: Estimation First

Instructions: For each problem, write your estimate first, then calculate the exact answer using the vertical-column method.

1. A garden plot is 4.6 metres long. If you need to plant 7 rows, what is the total length needed?

Estimate: _______ metres

Exact answer: _______ metres

2. Each bottle contains 1.75 litres of water. How much water is in 6 bottles?

Estimate: _______ litres

Exact answer: _______ litres

3. A recipe calls for 2.3 grams of salt per serving. How much salt is needed for 8 servings?

Estimate: _______ grams

Exact answer: _______ grams

🏡 Part 2: Real-Life Scenarios

4. Sarah is buying fabric that costs $12.50 per metre. She needs 4 metres for her project. How much will the fabric cost?

Answer: $__________

5. A rectangular garden bed is 3.8 metres wide. If there are 5 identical garden beds in a row, what is the total width?

Answer: _______ metres

6. Convert 4.25 litres to millilitres. (Remember: 1 litre = 1000 millilitres)

Answer: _______ millilitres

7. A sports drink contains 0.8 grams of sugar per 100ml. How many grams of sugar are in 9 servings of 100ml each?

Answer: _______ grams

🤔 Part 3: Understanding Multiplication

8. Circle the correct statement:

When you multiply a whole number by a decimal less than 1, the answer is smaller than the original whole number

When you multiply a whole number by a decimal less than 1, the answer is larger than the original whole number

9. Explain why your answer to question 8 is correct. Use an example to support your reasoning.
10. Create your own word problem involving decimal multiplication by a whole number. Then solve it.

My problem:

My solution:

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