Decimal Division Quiz

What is the first step in dividing decimal numbers?

• Align the decimal points in the dividend and divisor.

• Make the divisor a whole number by moving the decimal point.

• Multiply both numbers by 10.

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

In the example 6.06 ÷ 0.6, how many decimal places do you move the divisor?

• No movement is needed.

• One decimal place to the left.

• Two decimal places to the right.

• One decimal place to the right.

After moving the decimal point in the divisor, what should you do next?

• Divide the dividend by the new divisor.

• Multiply the divisor by 10.

• Add zeros to the dividend.

• Remove the zero and decimal point from the divisor.

In the example 8.02 ÷ 0.02, how many decimal places do you move the dividend?

• One decimal place to the left.

• Two decimal places to the right.

• One decimal place to the right.

• Two decimal places to the left.

What is the quotient of 8.02 ÷ 0.02?

• 4

• 0.4

• 400

• 40

What should you do if the dividend is still a decimal after moving the decimal point?

• Align the decimal point in the quotient above the dividend.

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.

• Add zeros to the dividend.

• Move the decimal point in the divisor again.

What is the quotient of 3.3 ÷ 1.1?

• 4

• 3

• 5

• 2

What is the quotient of 5.24 ÷ 0.2?

• 2.6

• 26

• 2.62

• 26.2

What is the quotient of 0.95 ÷ 0.5?

• 1.9

• 9.5

• 0.19

• 19

What is the final step in dividing decimal numbers?

• Add the divisor to the dividend.

• Perform the division operation.

• Multiply the quotient by 10.

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.