Decimal Operations

Front

What happens to the decimal in the dividend when you move the decimal in the divisor?

Back

The decimal moves the same amount in the dividend that it moved in the divisor.

Front

What is the first step when multiplying decimals?

Back

Line up the numbers.

Front

How do you determine where to place the decimal in the answer after multiplying decimals?

Back

Count how many numbers are behind all decimals in the problem.

Front

What is 12.3 + 13.45?

Back

25.75

Front

In a division problem, what do you do first if there is a decimal in the dividend but not in the divisor?

Back

Move the decimal straight up in the quotient.

Front

What is the result of 0.5 x 0.2?

Back

0.1

Front

How do you add decimals?

Back

Line up the decimal points before adding.

Front

What is 3.75 - 1.25?

Back

2.50

Front

When dividing decimals, what should you do if the divisor is a decimal?

Back

Move the decimal in the divisor to make it a whole number and move the decimal in the dividend the same number of places.

Front

What is the product of 0.6 and 0.4?

Back

0.24