Division by Powers of Ten (Positive)

Level 2

This math topic focuses on practicing the division of numbers by powers of ten, specifically geared towards positive integers. Each question presents a division problem involving a two- or three-digit number divided by 10 or 100, requiring students to simplify the values correctly. This set of problems is part of an introductory unit on decimal division, aimed at enhancing students' understanding of adjusting decimal places and numerical values when dividing by 10 or 100. Each question offers a set of possible answers, from which students must select the correct result of the division.

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Division by Powers of Ten (Positive)

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Divide these numbers

3400÷103400 \div 10

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Teaching Transcript

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Let's divide 3200 by 100

When we're dividing by a power of ten, we can just cancel any matching zeroes top and bottom. Here there are 2 zeroes that cancel.

Dividing anything by 1 results in the same number, so our answer is just 32

Division by Powers of Ten (Positive) Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Division by Powers of Ten (Positive) (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Division - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_division_advanced/
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Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 4300 divided by 100
a
49
b
4,300
c
43
d
38
e
4
f
0
2
Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 2700 divided by 10
a
308
b
2,700
c
273
d
259
e
270
f
27
3
Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 1900 divided by 10
a
190
b
175
c
19,000
d
1,900
e
211
f
2
4
Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 2900 divided by 10
a
29,000
b
241
c
290
d
2,900
e
3
f
296
5
Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 9500 divided by 10
a
950
b
836
c
95,000
d
884
e
10
f
95
6
Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 5800 divided by 10
a
580
b
470
c
6
d
58
e
632
f
592
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Divide these numbers
A LaTex expression showing 3400 divided by 10
a
3,400
b
340
c
303
d
354
e
0
f
391