Cost and Measurement Word Problems

This video tutorial covers lesson 5.4 from the sixth-grade Go Math textbook, focusing on dividing decimals. It explains the process of converting decimals into whole numbers by multiplying by powers of 10, and applies this method to solve various practical problems. The tutorial also emphasizes understanding the concept of dividing decimals by decimals and demonstrates real-world applications of these mathematical principles.

What is the result of dividing 78.74 by 12.7 after converting the divisor to a whole number?

• 5.2

• 7.2

• 8.2

• 6.2

How many times can 36 be taken from 90 when dividing 90 by 0.36?

• 200

• 150

• 250

• 300

If Corinne has 10 pounds of trail mix to divide into 8 bags, how many pounds will each bag contain?

• 1.75

• 2.0

• 1.5

• 1.25

How much cheese did Michael buy if he paid $11.48 and the cheese costs $3.48 per pound?

• 3.5 pounds

• 3 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 2.5 pounds

What is the cost per gallon if Lisa paid $43.95 for 16.1 gallons?

• $2.93

• $2.83

• $2.63

• $2.73

How many inches are in 50.8 centimeters if 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters?

• 15 inches

• 20 inches

• 30 inches

• 25 inches

What is the price per mug if 25 mugs cost $107.25?

• $4.39

• $4.49

• $4.19

• $4.29

How many movies can Marissa rent if she has $18.50 to spend and each movie costs $1.25?

• 9 movies

• 12 movies

• 11 movies

• 10 movies

If a grocery store sells 12 bottles of water for $13.80, what is the cost per bottle?

• $1.35

• $1.15

• $1.25

• $1.05

How many strips can Cassie make from 12.8 yards of fabric if each strip is 0.3 yards wide?

• 42 strips

• 40 strips

• 44 strips

• 46 strips