Dividing Decimals by Powers of 10

Front

What is the result of dividing a decimal by a power of 10?

Back

When you divide a decimal by a power of 10, you move the decimal point to the left by the number of zeros in the power of 10.

Front

What is 7,446.5 ÷ 1000?

Back

7.4465

Front

How does dividing by 10 affect the decimal point in a number?

Back

Dividing by 10 moves the decimal point one place to the left.

Front

What is 0.5 ÷ 10?

Back

0.05

Front

What does the term 'dividend' refer to in division?

Back

The dividend is the number that is being divided.

Front

What is 46.5 ÷ 1000?

Back

0.0465

Front

What happens to the decimal point when dividing by 100?

Back

The decimal point moves two places to the left.

Front

What is the result of 12.33 ÷ 10?

Back

1.233

Front

In the equation 120 ÷ 6 = 20, what does 120 represent?

Back

120 represents the dividend.

Front

What is the general rule for dividing decimals by powers of 10?

Back

The general rule is to move the decimal point to the left for each zero in the power of 10.