Adding Zeros to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to determine the cost of one eraser by dividing $5.20 by 8. It guides through setting up the division, performing the calculation, handling remainders, and finalizing the result. The tutorial emphasizes adding zeros to the dividend when dealing with decimals to ensure accurate division without remainders.

Jamal bought 8 erasers for $5.20. What is the first step to find the cost of one eraser?

• Divide 5.20 by 8

• Subtract 8 from 5.20

• Add 5.20 and 8

• Multiply 5.20 by 8

When setting up the division, where is the dividend placed?

• Below the division symbol

• Outside the division symbol

• Above the division symbol

• Inside the division symbol

How many sets of eight are in 52 during the division process?

• Five sets

• Eight sets

• Six sets

• Seven sets

What do you do when you have a remainder while dividing with decimals?

• Ignore the remainder

• Stop the division

• Add zeros to the dividend

• Multiply the remainder by the divisor

How many sets of eight are in 40?

• Six sets

• Five sets

• Seven sets

• Four sets

Where is the decimal point placed in the quotient?

• Before the first digit

• Between the zero and the six

• After the last digit

• It is not placed in the quotient

What is the final cost of one eraser?

• $0.52

• $0.60

• $0.70

• $0.65