Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 2: Understanding the World Around Us Through StatisticsStandard 6.NOS.3

Lesson 2.7Dividing by a Decimal

Apply Day · Set BSecond form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can divide with decimals by making the divisor a whole number first.

Remember2.7 · Part II

Decimal Division Algorithm

  1. Make the divisor a whole number: slide its decimal point to the right
  2. Slide the dividend's decimal point to the right the same number of places
  3. Write the answer's decimal point in the column directly above the dividend's point, then divide as whole numbers using Divide → Multiply → Subtract → Bring Down

Words: Dividend (Dividendo)Divisor (Divisor)Quotient (Cociente)Decimal Division Algorithm (Algoritmo de división decimal)Equivalent division (División equivalente)

Part 1Practice the skillshow every step
  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Find 5.6 ÷ 0.7.

    Show your work
    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Find 22.8 ÷ 1.2.

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  3. 3Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Find 5.4 ÷ 0.36.

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  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Find 0.162 ÷ 0.045.

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  5. 5Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    What is 14.4 ÷ 1.2?

    1. A0.12
    2. B1.2
    3. C12
    4. D120
    Show your work
  6. 6Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    What is 3.78 ÷ 0.6?

    1. A0.063
    2. B0.63
    3. C6.3
    4. D63
    Show your work
  7. 7Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    What is 8.4 ÷ 0.7?

    1. A0.12
    2. B1.2
    3. C12
    4. D120
    Show your work
Part 2Apply itreal-world problems
  1. 8Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A pitcher holds 2.7 liters of juice. Each glass holds 0.3 liter. How many glasses can you fill?

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    Final answer:
  2. 9Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    A roll has 12.6 meters of tape. Each strip uses 0.45 meter. How many strips can you cut?

    Show your work
    Final answer:
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