Go Math Chapter 5 Lesson 4

Go Math Chapter 5 Lesson 4

When dividing a decimal by a whole number, follow these steps:

1. Place the decimal in the answer by moving it

straight up. (Raise it to the roof)

2. Place the first digit by dividing. (remember to

estimate, that helps get started)

3. Multiply

4. Subtract

5. Check (is my answer smaller than the divisor?)

6. Bring Down

7. Repeat the process

5.68  $\div$  4 =

Watch me do the example on the board. 

Multiple Choice

 $8\sqrt{21.92}$  Where will the decimal point be placed if the numbers in the answer are 274?

• 274

• 2.74

• 27.4

Multiple Choice

Where will the first digit of the answer be placed in the quotient?

 $16\sqrt{14.24}$  

• above the one

• above the four

• above the 2

• above the 4

Multiple Choice

Simon cut a pipe that was 5.75 feet long. Then he cut the pipe into 5 equal pieces. What is the length of each piece?

• 115 feet

• 11.5 feet

• 1.15 feet

• 0.115 feet