Lesson 12: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers | Unit 5: Arithmetic in Base Ten

Multiple Choice

Use long division to show that the fraction $$\frac{3}{4}$$ and the decimal 0.75 are equal. What is the result of the division?

• 0.5
• 0.25
• 1.0
• 0.75

Open Ended

Use long division to show that the fraction $$\frac{3}{50}$$ and the decimal 0.06 are equal.

Multiple Choice

Use long division to show that the fraction $$\frac{7}{25}$$ and the decimal 0.28 are equal. What is the result of the division?

• 0.25
• 0.30
• 0.20
• 0.28

Open Ended

Mai walked $$\frac{1}{8}$$ of a 30-mile walking trail. How many miles did Mai walk? Explain or show your reasoning.

Multiple Choice

Use long division to find the quotient of 99 divided by 12. Write your answer as a decimal.

• 7.75
• 9.00
• 8.50
• 8.25

Multiple Choice

What is the quotient of $$216 \div 5$$ when expressed as a decimal?

• 43.2
• 45.5
• 44.0
• 42.5

Multiple Choice

Use long division to find the quotient of $$1,\!988 \div 8$$ . Write your answer as a decimal.

• 248.5
• 245.0
• 250.0
• 247.5

Open Ended

Use long division to show that Tyler is correct in stating that $$\frac{9}{25}$$ is equivalent to $$\frac{18}{50}$$ and $$\frac{36}{100}$$ , and that the decimal for $$\frac{9}{25}$$ is 0.36.

Multiple Choice

Is the decimal for $$\frac{18}{50}$$ also 0.36? Use long division to support your answer.

• Yes, the decimal for 18/50 is 0.36 but not using long division.
• No, the decimal for 18/50 is 0.36.

Multiple Choice

What is the quotient of 1,097 ÷ 5 using long division?

• 220
• 219
• 221
• 218