Division and Decimal Operations

This video tutorial covers the process of dividing decimals, emphasizing the importance of raising the decimal point to ensure accurate division results. It explains the concept of quotients and provides practical examples, such as calculating the cost per stapler and the weight of sand per small bag. The video also highlights the need for understanding times tables and performing scratch work during division.

Why is it important to raise the decimal point when dividing decimals?

• To convert the decimal into a fraction

• To simplify the multiplication process

• To make the division problem easier to solve

• To ensure the division result is accurate

What is the term used for the result of a division problem?

• Difference

• Product

• Sum

• Quotient

If 0.75 is divided by 5, what is the quotient?

• 0.25

• 0.15

• 0.125

• 0.375

Mrs. Chin paid $88.20 for 15 staplers. How much did each stapler cost?

• $5.85

• $5.80

• $5.92

• $5.88

What is the first step in solving the division problem of 88.20 divided by 15?

• Raise the decimal point

• Subtract 15 from 88.20

• Multiply 88.20 by 15

• Add 15 to 88.20

In the division of 88.20 by 15, what is the next step after finding that 15 goes into 88 five times?

• Subtract 75 from 88

• Add 75 to 88

• Multiply 75 by 88

• Divide 75 by 88

What is the remainder when 88 is divided by 15?

• 12

• 11

• 13

• 10

How many times does 15 go into 132?

• 10 times

• 9 times

• 8 times

• 7 times

What is the final cost per stapler when 88.20 is divided by 15?

• $5.85

• $5.80

• $5.92

• $5.88

A large bag of sand weighs 63.4 pounds and is divided into 20 smaller bags. What is the weight of each small bag?

• 3.20 pounds

• 3.15 pounds

• 3.25 pounds

• 3.17 pounds