Unit 6, Flashcard 2

Front

What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

Back

0.27

Front

When dividing 19.5 by 0.31, where do you move the decimal?

Back

Right two places

Front

If a steak weighs 1.4 pounds and costs $4.50 per pound, how much does it cost?

Back

6.30

Front

What is the cost of one rose if a dozen roses are sold for $29.88?

Back

2.49

Front

What is the result of 1.875 ÷ 5?

Back

0.375

Front

What does it mean to divide a decimal number?

Back

To find how many times a number is contained within another.

Front

What is the first step in dividing decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points.

Front

How do you convert a division problem into a multiplication problem?

Back

By multiplying by the reciprocal of the divisor.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 0.31?

Back

3.2258

Front

How do you calculate the cost of an item based on its weight and price per pound?

Back

Multiply the weight by the price per pound.