Decimal Division Word Problems

Which number is the divisor in this problem?

• 0.8

• 9.152

Which number is the dividend?

• 0.8

• 9.152

Do I need to move the decimal in the dividend to the right in this problem?

• Yes

• No

2.8 ÷ 4

• 7

• 0.7

• 0.07

• 70

Do I need to move the decimal in the dividend?

• Yes

• No

Ms. Jaffey had a total of 428.5 ounces of pretzels to put into 5 bowls for a party. She put an equal number of ounces of pretzels into each bowl.

How many ounces of pretzels did Ms. Jaffey put into each bowl?

• 85.7 ounces

• 97.7 ounces

• 80.0 ounces

• 85.3 ounces

Ms. SIkes paid a total of $95.40 for a 12 month magazine subscription. She paid the same amount each month. What amount did Ms. Sikes pay each month?

• $7.95

• $7.96

• $1,144.80

• $107.40

Mr. Adams drove his delivery truck 151.2 miles during 24 days. He drove the same number of miles each day.

How many miles did Mr. Adams drive each day?

• 6.3 miles

• 7.16 miles

• 6.0 miles

• 5.13 miles

The weight of sand in a large bag is 63.4 pounds. The sand in the bag is divided equally into 20 small bags.

What is the weight in pounds of the sand in each small bag?

• 3.114 pounds

• 3.107 pounds

• 31.7 pounds

• 3.17 pounds

Amber saved a total of $3.20 over 5 weeks. She saved the same amount of money each week. How much money did Amber save each week?

• $1.44

• $1.56

• $0.64

• $1.80