Dividing Decimals by Decimals: Bus Stop Method

The video tutorial explains how to divide decimal numbers by converting the divisor into a whole number through multiplication. This method simplifies the division process. The tutorial includes four examples: 0.72 divided by 0.3, 0.675 divided by 0.5, 2.496 divided by 0.4, and 0.348 divided by 0.2. Each example is demonstrated using the bus stop method, ensuring the quotient has the correct number of decimal places. The video concludes with a practice question for viewers to solve.

What is the first step in dividing decimal numbers to simplify the process?

• Convert the dividend into a whole number

• Divide both numbers by 10

• Convert the divisor into a whole number

• Multiply both numbers by 100

In the example 0.72 / 0.3, what is the result after converting the divisor and dividend?

• 0.72 / 0.03

• 7.2 / 0.3

• 0.72 / 3

• 7.2 / 3

How many times does 5 fit into 17 in the example 0.675 / 0.5?

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 2 times

• 3 times

In the example 2.496 / 0.4, what is the final answer after performing the division?

• 6.14

• 6.42

• 6.24

• 6.34

What is the result of multiplying 0.348 by 10 in the example 0.348 / 0.2?

• 3.48

• 34.8

• 0.348

• 348

In the example 0.348 / 0.2, how many times does 2 fit into 14?

• 6 times

• 7 times

• 8 times

• 9 times

What is the correct placement of the decimal point in the answer for 0.856 / 0.4?

• 2.16

• 2.17

• 2.14

• 2.15