Chapter 5 Flashcard Practice - Divide Decimals

Front

Which direction do you move the decimal when you divide by increasing powers of 10?

Back

left

Front

56.2 ÷ 10^0 = 56.2 56.2 ÷ 10^1 = 5.62 56.2 ÷ 10^2 = ?

Back

0.562

Front

4.92 ÷ 2 = ? (Place the decimal point correctly)

Back

2.46

Front

50.16 ÷ 38 = ? (Place the decimal point correctly)

Back

1.32

Front

What is the best estimate for 31.8 ÷ 4?

Back

32 ÷ 4 = 8

Front

When dividing by 10, how does the decimal point move?

Back

The decimal point moves left.

Front

What is 56.2 ÷ 10^1?

Back

5.62

Front

What is 56.2 ÷ 10^2?

Back

0.562

Front

If 4.92 ÷ 2 = 246, is the decimal point placed correctly?

Back

No, it should be 2.46.

Front

If 50.16 ÷ 38 = 132, is the decimal point placed correctly?

Back

No, it should be 1.32.