Created by Kimberly Godden
16 questions
5th Grade
Math
Updated Sep 2026
This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet gives students focused practice multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals by powers of 10, including 10, 100, and 1,000. Across 16 fill-in-the-blank items, students solve examples such as 8.7 × 10, 0.13 × 100, 13 ÷ 1,000, and 4,031.2 ÷ 100. The varied numbers help students apply place-value reasoning to both large whole numbers and values less than one. Use this free printable worksheet to reinforce how multiplying or dividing by powers of 10 changes the value and decimal placement. It works well for independent practice, guided review, or a quick check of whether students can apply the pattern without relying on repeated computation. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, making it convenient for teachers to review fill-in-the-blank responses and identify errors in place-value understanding.
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WorksheetsAnswer KeyThis Grade 5 worksheet covers multiplying and dividing whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000. Its 16 fill-in-the-blank equations require students to apply place-value shifts, such as finding 87 from 8.7 × 10 and 40.312 from 4,031.2 ÷ 100.
First model how the value changes when a number is multiplied or divided by 10, 100, or 1,000, using both a whole number and a decimal from the worksheet. Then have students explain the place-value change before completing the fill-in-the-blank equations, and use examples such as 13 ÷ 1,000 or 0.13 × 100 to discuss leading zeros and the size of the result.
Students may move the decimal in the wrong direction, especially when switching between multiplication and division. Watch for missing zeros in answers such as 13 ÷ 1,000 = 0.013, incorrect place-value shifts for 100 or 1,000, and answers that omit necessary leading or trailing notation in decimal items.
Wayground provides this worksheet as both a printable PDF and a digital quiz, with a complete answer key for checking all 16 fill-in-the-blank responses. You can assign the digital version directly or print the equations for paper practice; printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the multiplication and division equations are easier to read and complete. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping the place-value practice and fill-in-the-blank format.
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