Dividing Whole Numbers by 10 and 100 Using Place Value

This lesson teaches how to divide whole numbers by 10 and 100 using place value. It explains the concept of multiples and how multiplying by powers of 10 affects place value. The lesson demonstrates how dividing by 10 shifts digits one place to the right, while dividing by 100 shifts them two places. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing the importance of understanding decimal shifts in division.

What is a characteristic of multiples of 10?

• They all end in 9.

• They all end in 1.

• They all end in 0.

• They all end in 5.

How does dividing a number by 10 affect its digits?

• The digits shift one place to the left.

• The digits remain unchanged.

• The digits shift one place to the right.

• The digits disappear.

When dividing by 100, how many places do the digits shift?

• Three places to the right

• One place to the left

• Two places to the right

• Two places to the left

What happens to the value of a number when the decimal point moves to the left?

• The value increases.

• The value remains the same.

• The value doubles.

• The value decreases.

What is the result of dividing 25 by 100?

• 250

• 25

• 0.25

• 2.5