Mastering Multiplication and Division of Positive Rational Numbers

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.2

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.4

Why do we add a zero when converting 1/4 to a decimal?

• To make the division easier

• To get a whole number

• To align the decimal points

• Because 4 cannot go into 1

When multiplying 4.2 by 0.25, how many decimal places should the final answer have?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the product of 4.2 and 0.25?

• 1.05

• 1.025

• 1.5

• 1.005

What is the decimal value of 2/5?

• 0.5

• 0.25

• 0.4

• 0.2

How do you convert 1 and 2/5 to a decimal?

• 1.5

• 1.4

• 1.25

• 1.2

What is the product of 6.72 and 1.40?

• 9.408

• 9.44

• 9.4

• 9.5

If oranges cost $1.50 per pound, how much would 2 pounds cost?

• $1.50

• $3.00

• $2.50

• $4.00

What does 'per' mean in the context of cost per pound?

• Sum

• For each

• Total

• Average

How much would 2 and 3/4 pounds of oranges cost if the price is $1.50 per pound?

• $4.50

• $3.75

• $4.00

• $4.125