Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals Explained

Why is it important to learn how to divide whole numbers by decimals?

• It helps in understanding fractions.

• It is useful in various levels of math and real-life situations.

• It is only needed for advanced math classes.

• It is not very important.

In the problem 76 divided by 0.8, what is the first step?

• Set up the problem with 76 as the dividend and 0.8 as the divisor.

• Convert 76 to a decimal.

• Multiply 76 by 10.

• Divide 76 by 8.

What do you need to do to the divisor 0.8 to make it a whole number?

• Move the decimal point one place to the right.

• Subtract 0.2 from it.

• Add 2 to it.

• Divide it by 10.

After converting the divisor to a whole number, what must be done to the dividend?

• Subtract 10 from it.

• Move the decimal point one place to the right.

• Move the decimal point one place to the left.

• Add 10 to it.

In the problem 22 divided by 0.16, how many places do you move the decimal to make the divisor a whole number?

• Two places to the left.

• One place to the right.

• Two places to the right.

• One place to the left.

What is the equivalent problem for 22 divided by 0.16 after converting the divisor?

• 220 divided by 16

• 2200 divided by 16

• 2200 divided by 160

• 22 divided by 16

When dividing 120 by 16, what is the correct number of whole groups of 16 in 120?

• 9

• 6

• 8

• 7

What should you do if you do not get a clean cut zero at the end of your division?

• Stop the division and write the remainder.

• Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

• Continue the division using placeholder zeros.

• Multiply the remainder by 10.

How do you handle the decimal in the dividend when continuing the division?

• Move the decimal to the left.

• Ignore the decimal.

• Bring the decimal straight up into the answer.

• Add a decimal point to the divisor.

What is the final answer for the problem 22 divided by 0.16?

• 137.8

• 137.5

• 138.5

• 138.8