Dividing Decimals Using the Number Line

The video tutorial explains how Lily can divide her 2 7/10 feet of chain into pieces of 3/10 feet each to make bracelets. Using a number line, the tutorial demonstrates the division process by plotting the dividend and counting groups of 3/10. It concludes that Lily can make nine bracelets from the chain. The lesson teaches how to divide decimals using a number line.

What is the total length of the chain Lily has?

• 3/10 feet

• 3 feet

• 2 7/10 feet

• 2 feet

How much chain does Lily need for each bracelet?

• 1/10 feet

• 2/10 feet

• 3/10 feet

• 4/10 feet

What is the first step in dividing 2 7/10 by 3/10 using a number line?

• Plot the divisor on the number line

• Plot the dividend on the number line

• Count backwards from 3

• Divide directly without plotting

How many groups of 3/10 can be made from 2 7/10?

• 9

• 7

• 8

• 10

What is the final result of dividing 2 7/10 by 3/10?

• 7

• 10

• 8

• 9