Dividing Decimals

Dividing Decimals

By Katie Liechti

Multiple Choice

The answer to a division problem is called the _________

• Quotient
• Divisor
• Dividend

Multiple Choice

Find the quotient.

63.2 ÷ 5

• 12.63

• 12.87

• 12.64

• 12.65

Multiple Choice

Find the quotient.

2.8 ÷ 4

• 7
• 0.7
• 0.07
• 70

Multiple Choice

Find the quotient.

45.6 ÷ 0.4

• 114
• 11.4
• 0.114
• 1.14

Multiple Choice

Find the quotient.

7.8 ÷ 0.03

• 2.6

• 26

• 260

Multiple Choice

Jason has a piece of wire that is 62.4 inches long. He cuts the wire into 3 equal pieces. Which is the best estimate of the length of each piece of wire? 

• 30 inches
• 3 inches
• 20 inches
• 2 inches

Multiple Choice

 A bag of oranges costs $7.65. Five friends want to share the bag. How much will each friend pay?

• $38.25 
• $1.53
• $2.00
• $1.13