Dividing Decimals by Multi-Digit Whole Numbers

To solve the problem, Ms. Parker must move the decimal point in the ​ (a)   to the ​ (b)   to get a whole number. This is the same as multiplying by ​ (c)   , so she should also move the decimal point in the ​ (d)   . The correct quotient is ​ (e)   .

• divisor

• number

• right

• 100

• 10

• 1000

• dividend

• 13

• 1.3

• 0.0013

Use the correct vocabulary to complete the picture.

g

e

f

factor 1

factor 2

dividend

addend 1

product

quotient

divisor

sum

term 2

difference

Divide. 29.28 ÷ 2.

• 10.12

• 12.28

• 14.64

• 16.29

When dividing, should the decimal point in the dividend move the same amount of times as it does in the divisor?

• Yes

• No

1.6 ÷ 4=

• 4

• 0.04

• 0.4

• 16

1.8 ÷ 6

Jaclyn and Brooklynn went to Target, and spent a total of $94.16. If they split the bill, how much did each of them pay?

• $49.56

• $43.09

• $47.08

• $46.24

What is 62.2 / 4 ? (no calculator please)

• 155.5

• 1.555

• 15.55

• 17.55

What is the quotient of 0.36 ÷ 6?

• 0.06

• 0.6

• 6

• 60

What is the quotient of 1.2 ÷ 3?

• 0.04

• 0.4

• 4

• 3.6