Dividing Decimals: Key Concepts and Techniques

What is the first step in dividing a decimal by another decimal?

• Add zeros to the dividend

• Move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number

• Subtract the decimals

• Multiply the divisor by 100

Why do we multiply both the divisor and the dividend by the same power of 10?

• To make the division easier

• To make the numbers smaller

• To change the quotient

• To add more decimal places

If you move the decimal point two places to the right in the divisor, what must you do in the dividend?

• Add two zeros

• Subtract two zeros

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

In the example of dividing 1.84 by 0.8, what is the first step?

• Add zeros to the dividend

• Move the decimal point in the divisor

• Move the decimal point in the dividend

• Subtract the decimals

What is the result of dividing 1.84 by 0.8 after moving the decimal point?

• 2.3

• 1.3

• 3.2

• 0.23

When dividing 0.184 by 0.04, how many places do you move the decimal point in the divisor?

• Two places

• One place

• Three places

• Four places

What is the quotient of 0.184 divided by 0.04?

• 0.046

• 46

• 0.46

• 4.6

In the example of dividing 85 by 0.05, what is the first step?

• Move the decimal point in the divisor

• Add zeros to the dividend

• Subtract the decimals

• Move the decimal point in the dividend

What is the result of dividing 85 by 0.05 after moving the decimal point?

• 17

• 170

• 1700

• 1.7

What is the final quotient of dividing 9.06 by 0.003?

• 30.2

• 3020

• 3.02

• 302