Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers Explained

What is the first step in dividing decimals by whole numbers?

• Place the decimal in the quotient

• Subtract the numbers

• Multiply the numbers

• Set up the long division problem

Where should the decimal be placed in the quotient?

• To the right of the decimal in the dividend

• Directly above the decimal in the dividend

• Directly below the decimal in the dividend

• To the left of the decimal in the dividend

What is the result of a division problem called?

• Divisor

• Dividend

• Quotient

• Remainder

In the example 18.45 divided by 5, what is the divisor?

• 3.69

• 45

• 5

• 18.45

What is the first step in solving 18.45 divided by 5?

• Place the decimal in the quotient

• Subtract 5 from 18.45

• Set up the long division problem

• Multiply 5 by 18.45

In the example 87 divided by 9, what is the first step?

• Multiply 9 by 87

• Place the decimal in the quotient

• Subtract 9 from 87

• Place a zero because 9 cannot go into 8

What is the result of 87 divided by 9?

• 9.8

• 9.9

• 9.7

• 9.6

In the example 85 divided by 12, what do you do after subtracting 84 from 85?

• Bring down the next number

• Place the decimal in the quotient

• Add a zero to the quotient

• Multiply 12 by 85

What is the final answer for 85 divided by 12?

• 0.745

• 0.725

• 0.715

• 0.735

What should you do if there are no more numbers to bring down but you still have a remainder?

• Add a zero to the dividend

• Subtract the remainder from the quotient

• Stop the division

• Multiply the remainder by the divisor