Mastering Decimal Division Techniques

This video tutorial covers the process of dividing numbers with decimals. It begins with an introduction to handling decimals in division, followed by several examples that demonstrate the step-by-step process of dividing numbers with decimals. The tutorial also includes word problems to show real-world applications of decimal division. Key concepts such as moving the decimal point, using placeholders, and estimating are explained to help students understand and solve division problems involving decimals.

What should you do if the divisor is not a whole number?

• Move the decimal point to the right in the divisor.

• Move the decimal point to the right in the quotient.

• Move the decimal point to the left in the divisor.

• Move the decimal point to the left in the dividend.

In the division 54.4 ÷ 17, what is the first step after moving the decimal point?

• Multiply the divisor by 10.

• Add the divisor to the dividend.

• Bring the decimal point up in the quotient.

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.

When dividing 54.4 by 17, what is the result of 3 times 17?

• 34

• 68

• 51

• 54

In the division 8.424 ÷ 0.36, how many times do you move the decimal point to the right?

• Four times

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

What is the result of 36 times 2 in the division 8.424 ÷ 0.36?

• 144

• 108

• 84

• 72

In the division 2.64 ÷ 0.6, what is the first step after moving the decimal point?

• Bring the decimal point up in the quotient.

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.

• Add the divisor to the dividend.

• Multiply the divisor by 10.

What is the result of 4 times 6 in the division 2.64 ÷ 0.6?

• 30

• 28

• 26

• 24

In the word problem, how many times more money did Frank make than Aaron?

• 2 times

• 5 times

• 3 times

• 4 times

How far does light travel in one month if it travels 5.88 trillion miles in one year?

• 0.49 trillion miles

• 0.58 trillion miles

• 0.68 trillion miles

• 0.78 trillion miles

How many blankets can Alicia make with 5.75 yards of fabric if each blanket requires 1.85 yards?

• 5 blankets

• 2 blankets

• 4 blankets

• 3 blankets