2.7 · Part II
Supported Application · Guided Entry to Today's Problem
Divide Decimals · Dividend
- Make the divisor a whole number: slide its decimal point to the right
- Slide the dividend's decimal point to the right the same number of places
- 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
- Divide Decimals (Dividir decimales) — Find a quotient with decimals by sliding both decimal points right until the divisor is a whole number.
- Dividend (Dividendo) — The total number being divided into equal groups (the number inside the division bracket).
- Divisor (Divisor) — The number of equal groups you are dividing into (the number outside the division bracket).
- Quotient (Cociente) — The answer when you divide.
- Decimal Division Algorithm (Algoritmo de división decimal) — The steps for dividing decimals: slide the divisor's decimal point right until the divisor is a whole number, slide the dividend's point right the same number of places, then divide.
- Equivalent division (División equivalente) — Multiplying both numbers by 10 or 100 gives the same answer.
- A common mistake in Divide Decimals is moving the decimal point in the divisor but forgetting to move it the same number of places in the dividend. For example, in 6.4 ÷ 0.8 a student changes 0.8 to 8 but leaves the dividend as 6.4, then divides 6.4 ÷ 8 = 0.8 instead of moving both points to get 64 ÷ 8 = 8. A second version of this mistake happens when the divisor has two decimal places, like 0.12: students move both points only 1 place instead of 2, turning 9.6 ÷ 0.12 into 96 ÷ 1.2 instead of the correct 960 ÷ 12. Count the divisor's decimal places first, then move BOTH points that same number of places.
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is 15.6 ÷ 1.3?
- A12
- B1.2
- C120
- D13
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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2 MULTIPLE CHOICE
(Lesson 2.6) What is 936 ÷ 12?
- A78
- B87
- C68
- D76
- 1DivideHow many fit?
- 2MultiplyMultiply back.
- 3SubtractWhat is left?
- 4Bring downNext digit.
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3 MULTIPLE CHOICE
(Lesson 2.6) What is 2,485 ÷ 5?
- A497
- B487
- C507
- D496
- 1DivideHow many fit?
- 2MultiplyMultiply back.
- 3SubtractWhat is left?
- 4Bring downNext digit.
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.
2.7 · Part II
On-Level Application · Standard Rigor
Divide Decimals · Dividend
- Make the divisor a whole number: slide its decimal point to the right
- Slide the dividend's decimal point to the right the same number of places
- 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
- Divide Decimals (Dividir decimales) — Find a quotient with decimals by sliding both decimal points right until the divisor is a whole number.
- Dividend (Dividendo) — The total number being divided into equal groups (the number inside the division bracket).
- Divisor (Divisor) — The number of equal groups you are dividing into (the number outside the division bracket).
- Quotient (Cociente) — The answer when you divide.
- Decimal Division Algorithm (Algoritmo de división decimal) — The steps for dividing decimals: slide the divisor's decimal point right until the divisor is a whole number, slide the dividend's point right the same number of places, then divide.
- Equivalent division (División equivalente) — Multiplying both numbers by 10 or 100 gives the same answer.
- A common mistake in Divide Decimals is moving the decimal point in the divisor but forgetting to move it the same number of places in the dividend. For example, in 6.4 ÷ 0.8 a student changes 0.8 to 8 but leaves the dividend as 6.4, then divides 6.4 ÷ 8 = 0.8 instead of moving both points to get 64 ÷ 8 = 8. A second version of this mistake happens when the divisor has two decimal places, like 0.12: students move both points only 1 place instead of 2, turning 9.6 ÷ 0.12 into 96 ÷ 1.2 instead of the correct 960 ÷ 12. Count the divisor's decimal places first, then move BOTH points that same number of places.
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is 4.8 ÷ 0.6?
- A8
- B0.8
- C80
- D4.2
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2 MULTIPLE CHOICE
What is 9.45 ÷ 0.9?
- A10.5
- B1.05
- C105
- D9.5
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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3 MULTIPLE CHOICE
A water tank holds 19.2 liters. It is poured into bottles that each hold 1.6 liters. How many bottles can be filled?
- A12 bottles
- B11 bottles
- C13 bottles
- D1.2 bottles
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.
2.7 · Part II
Extension & Non-Routine Application
Divide Decimals · Dividend
- Make the divisor a whole number: slide its decimal point to the right
- Slide the dividend's decimal point to the right the same number of places
- 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
- Divide Decimals (Dividir decimales) — Find a quotient with decimals by sliding both decimal points right until the divisor is a whole number.
- Dividend (Dividendo) — The total number being divided into equal groups (the number inside the division bracket).
- Divisor (Divisor) — The number of equal groups you are dividing into (the number outside the division bracket).
- Quotient (Cociente) — The answer when you divide.
- Decimal Division Algorithm (Algoritmo de división decimal) — The steps for dividing decimals: slide the divisor's decimal point right until the divisor is a whole number, slide the dividend's point right the same number of places, then divide.
- Equivalent division (División equivalente) — Multiplying both numbers by 10 or 100 gives the same answer.
- A common mistake in Divide Decimals is moving the decimal point in the divisor but forgetting to move it the same number of places in the dividend. For example, in 6.4 ÷ 0.8 a student changes 0.8 to 8 but leaves the dividend as 6.4, then divides 6.4 ÷ 8 = 0.8 instead of moving both points to get 64 ÷ 8 = 8. A second version of this mistake happens when the divisor has two decimal places, like 0.12: students move both points only 1 place instead of 2, turning 9.6 ÷ 0.12 into 96 ÷ 1.2 instead of the correct 960 ÷ 12. Count the divisor's decimal places first, then move BOTH points that same number of places.
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1 MULTIPLE CHOICE
Find 18.9 ÷ 6.3 using the decimal division algorithm.
- A3
- B0.3
- C30
- D2.8
✏️ Workspace & Solution Steps
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2 OPEN RESPONSE
A gas station sells fuel at $3.45 per gallon. A customer pays $27.60 total. How many gallons did the customer buy? Set up the decimal division, show how to convert it to whole-number division, and solve.
✏️ Mathematical Justification & Response
Writing Task: Justify why your mathematical solution is accurate and complete.