This math topic focuses on simplifying division problems involving whole numbers by manipulating powers of ten. It aims to teach how to effectively simplify ratios by either increasing or decreasing the powers of ten in both the numerator and the denominator, a useful skill in handling decimal division. The problems provide various instances where different powers of ten are applied to the numbers involved, and students must select the correct simplified form from multiple choices provided. This enhances understanding of number scale, division, and the relationship between multiplication and division in the context of powers of ten.

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Whole Numbers Worksheet

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Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Whole Numbers
1
Make this problem simpler by adding or removing powers of ten from top and bottom.
A LaTex expression showing 66,000 over 29,000
a A LaTex expression showing 66 over 290
b A LaTex expression showing 660 over 290
c A LaTex expression showing 6,600 over 29
d A LaTex expression showing 66 over 2,900
e A LaTex expression showing 66 over 29
f A LaTex expression showing 660 over 29
2
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A LaTex expression showing 96,000 over 1,200
a A LaTex expression showing 9,600 over 12
b A LaTex expression showing 96,000 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing 960 over 120
d A LaTex expression showing 9,600 over 120
e A LaTex expression showing 960 over 12
f A LaTex expression showing 960 over 1,200
3
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A LaTex expression showing 92,000 over 370
a A LaTex expression showing 920,000 over 37
b A LaTex expression showing 9,200 over 3,700
c A LaTex expression showing 92,000 over 370
d A LaTex expression showing 92,000 over 37
e A LaTex expression showing 9,200 over 37
f A LaTex expression showing 9,200 over 370
4
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A LaTex expression showing 94,000 over 8,200
a A LaTex expression showing 940 over 820
b A LaTex expression showing 94,000 over 82
c A LaTex expression showing 9,400 over 820
d A LaTex expression showing 940 over 82
e A LaTex expression showing 940 over 8,200
f A LaTex expression showing 9,400 over 82
5
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A LaTex expression showing 4,200 over 20,000
a A LaTex expression showing 42 over 20,000
b A LaTex expression showing 42 over 2,000
c A LaTex expression showing 420 over 2,000
d A LaTex expression showing 42 over 200
e A LaTex expression showing 4,200 over 200
f A LaTex expression showing 420 over 200
6
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A LaTex expression showing 8,200 over 180
a A LaTex expression showing 820 over 180
b A LaTex expression showing 8,200 over 180
c A LaTex expression showing 8,200 over 18
d A LaTex expression showing 82,000 over 18
e A LaTex expression showing 820 over 18
f A LaTex expression showing 820 over 1,800
7
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A LaTex expression showing 34,000 over 750
a A LaTex expression showing 340,000 over 75
b A LaTex expression showing 34,000 over 750
c A LaTex expression showing 34,000 over 75
d A LaTex expression showing 3,400 over 75
e A LaTex expression showing 3,400 over 750
f A LaTex expression showing 3,400 over 7,500
8
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A LaTex expression showing 410 over 980
a A LaTex expression showing 41 over 98
b A LaTex expression showing 41 over 980
c A LaTex expression showing 410 over 980
d A LaTex expression showing 410 over 98
e A LaTex expression showing 41 over 9,800
f A LaTex expression showing 4,100 over 98