Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals Explained

What is the first step in setting up a division problem involving a whole number and a decimal?

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.

• Convert the dividend to a decimal.

• Place the dividend under the division bar and the divisor outside.

• Multiply the divisor by 100.

Why do we need to convert the divisor to a whole number?

• To make the dividend smaller.

• To change the value of the dividend.

• To simplify the multiplication process.

• To ensure the division process can proceed correctly.

How do you convert a decimal divisor to a whole number?

• By adding zeros to the dividend.

• By multiplying the divisor by a power of 10.

• By subtracting the decimal point.

• By dividing the dividend by 10.

What is the result of 315 divided by 0.9 after converting the divisor and adjusting the dividend?

• 3.5

• 3150

• 31.5

• 350

In the first example, what do you do after bringing down the 5 in the division process?

• Multiply by 10.

• Divide 45 by 9.

• Subtract 5 from 45.

• Add 5 to the dividend.

What is the first step in setting up the second example problem?

• Multiply the divisor by 100.

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.

• Place the dividend under the division bar and the divisor outside.

• Convert the dividend to a decimal.

How many times do you need to move the decimal point to convert 0.02 to a whole number?

• Four times

• Three times

• Twice

• Once

What is the result of 87 divided by 0.02 after converting the divisor and adjusting the dividend?

• 4350

• 8700

• 435

• 43.5

In the second example, what do you do after bringing down the 0 in the division process?

• Add 2 to the dividend.

• Multiply by 10.

• Subtract 2 from 10.

• Divide 10 by 2.

What should you always check when you see decimals within a division problem?

• If the dividend is larger than the divisor.

• If the divisor is a whole number.

• If the divisor is smaller than the dividend.

• If the dividend is a whole number.