Dividing Decimals Through Word Problems

How much money did Wyatt have to divide among himself and his friends?

• $14.77

• $73.85

• $4.20

• $6.75

How many people, including Wyatt, were to share the $73.85?

• 4

• 6

• 5

• 7

What is the first step in solving a division problem with a decimal divisor?

• Multiply the divisor by 10

• Ignore the decimal point

• Move the decimal point to the right

• Move the decimal point to the left

What was the total cost of the ground beef Mrs. Philip bought?

• $4.20

• $6.75

• $4.50

• $14.77

How many pounds of ground beef did Mrs. Philip buy?

• 3 pounds

• 1.5 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 2 pounds

What was the price per pound of the ground beef?

• $14.77

• $4.20

• $4.50

• $6.75

How much money did Tom have to buy gifts?

• $4.20

• $14.77

• $73.85

• $6.75

What was the cost of each gift Tom bought?

• $1.00

• $1.50

• $0.50

• $0.35

How many gifts was Tom able to buy?

• 12

• 11

• 10

• 13

What should you do if your divisor is a decimal?

• Multiply the divisor by 10

• Move the decimal point to the right

• Move the decimal point to the left

• Ignore the decimal point