Mastering Decimal Division Techniques

The video tutorial covers dividing decimals by whole numbers, introducing key terms like quotient, divisor, and dividend. It provides step-by-step examples, including dividing 0.84 by 3 and 3.56 by 4, emphasizing the importance of decimal placement. The tutorial also explores algebraic expressions and a real-world story problem involving cost sharing, reinforcing the division concepts.

What is the term for the number that is being divided in a division problem?

• Quotient

• Divisor

• Dividend

• Remainder

In the division problem 84 hundredths divided by 3, what is the quotient?

• 0.028

• 28

• 2.8

• 0.28

When dividing decimals, where should the decimal point be placed in the quotient?

• Before the first digit of the quotient

• At the end of the quotient

• It doesn't matter

• Directly above the decimal point in the dividend

What is the result of dividing 3.56 by 4?

• 0.89

• 8.9

• 0.089

• 89

Why is it important to estimate the result before performing the division?

• To make the division easier

• To check if the answer is reasonable

• To avoid using a calculator

• To skip the division process

What is the quotient of 936 thousandths divided by 9?

• 0.014

• 1.04

• 10.4

• 0.104

How does doubling the divisor affect the quotient in a division problem?

• The quotient is halved

• The quotient is doubled

• The quotient remains the same

• The quotient is squared

In the problem 936 thousandths divided by 18, what is the quotient?

• 0.5

• 5.2

• 0.052

• 0.0052

If Jody and three friends share the cost of $10.12 equally, how much does each person pay?

• $2.53

• $2.75

• $2.25

• $2.50

How many people are sharing the cost in the story problem?

• 5

• 2

• 4

• 3