This math topic focuses on the division of decimals by applying the power of ten simplifications. The problems involve making divisions simpler by adjusting the numerator and denominator using powers of ten, specifically converting decimal numbers for ease in division. These are set in a context of mastery in decimal division, intended for practice at a skilled level. There are several questions, each with multiple potential solutions, requiring the student to manipulate decimal values through powers of ten effectively.

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Decimals Worksheet

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Decimals
1
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 0.026 over 0.08
a A LaTex expression showing 2,600 over 80
b A LaTex expression showing 26 over 800
c A LaTex expression showing 260 over 800
d A LaTex expression showing 26 over 80
e A LaTex expression showing 26 over 8,000
f A LaTex expression showing 260 over 80
2
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A LaTex expression showing 0.001 over 0.0002
a A LaTex expression showing 100 over 20
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 200
c A LaTex expression showing 10 over 20
d A LaTex expression showing 1,000 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 100 over 2
f A LaTex expression showing 10 over 2
3
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A LaTex expression showing 0.04 over 0.94
a A LaTex expression showing 40 over 940
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 9,400
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 940
d A LaTex expression showing 40 over 94
e A LaTex expression showing 400 over 94
f A LaTex expression showing 4 over 94
4
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A LaTex expression showing 0.07 over 2.7
a A LaTex expression showing 7 over 270
b A LaTex expression showing 700 over 270
c A LaTex expression showing 70 over 2,700
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 27,000
e A LaTex expression showing 7 over 2,700
f A LaTex expression showing 70 over 270
5
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A LaTex expression showing 0.1 over 0.3
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 30
b A LaTex expression showing 1 over 30
c A LaTex expression showing 100 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 300
f A LaTex expression showing 10 over 3
6
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A LaTex expression showing 0.44 over 0.0003
a A LaTex expression showing 4,400 over 30
b A LaTex expression showing 4,400 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 4,400 over 300
d A LaTex expression showing 44,000 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 44,000 over 30
f A LaTex expression showing 440,000 over 3
7
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A LaTex expression showing 0.008 over 0.00026
a A LaTex expression showing 80,000 over 26
b A LaTex expression showing 800 over 2,600
c A LaTex expression showing 800 over 26
d A LaTex expression showing 800 over 260
e A LaTex expression showing 8,000 over 260
f A LaTex expression showing 8,000 over 26
8
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A LaTex expression showing 0.035 over 0.09
a A LaTex expression showing 35 over 900
b A LaTex expression showing 350 over 900
c A LaTex expression showing 350 over 90
d A LaTex expression showing 35 over 9,000
e A LaTex expression showing 3,500 over 90
f A LaTex expression showing 35 over 90