Understanding Division with Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to divide numbers resulting in decimal quotients. It begins by revisiting the concept of division with remainders and transitions to finding exact decimal answers. The tutorial demonstrates two methods: re-expressing division as fractions and using tenths. The first method involves breaking down fractions into simpler components, while the second method uses tenths to simplify the division process. Both approaches lead to the same decimal result, enhancing understanding of division and decimals.

What is the remainder when 5 is divided by 2?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

How can 5 divided by 2 be expressed as a decimal?

• 3.0

• 2.2

• 2.5

• 1.5

What fraction is equivalent to 2.5?

• 4/2

• 5/2

• 6/2

• 3/2

How can 5 be expressed in terms of tenths?

• 10 tenths

• 5 tenths

• 50 tenths

• 25 tenths

What is the decimal representation of 25 tenths?

• 2.5

• 0.25

• 1.25

• 5.0

What is the result of dividing 50 tenths by 2?

• 20 tenths

• 5 tenths

• 10 tenths

• 25 tenths

How many tenths are equivalent to 1/2?

• 2 tenths

• 5 tenths

• 10 tenths

• 1 tenth

What is the decimal equivalent of 2 and 1/2?

• 2.2

• 3.0

• 1.5

• 2.5

Which of the following is a correct way to express 5/2?

• 3.0

• 1.5

• 2.2

• 2.5

What is the place value of the digit 5 in the number 2.5?

• Ones

• Tenths

• Hundredths

• Thousandths