This math topic focuses on the division of whole numbers by decimal tenths, an introductory concept under decimal division. The problems primarily involve dividing a given whole number by a decimal that is a tenth, such as 0.2 or 0.5, and determining the resulting value. Each problem presents an example division with a whole number for contextual help (e.g., 15 divided by 5) and then a parallel division problem using a decimal tenth (e.g., 15 divided by 0.5), with multiple choice answers ranging from small decimals to large numbers. This helps learners understand how dividing by a decimal can significantly impact the result compared to dividing by a whole number.

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Division Whole by Decimal Tenths - Fraction - Concept Intro Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Division Whole by Decimal Tenths - Fraction - Concept Intro (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Division - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_division_intro/
1
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 14 over 7 = 2\\ \\ \; \\ 14 over 0.7 = ?
a
20
b
0.02
c
200
d
0.2
e
2,000
f
20,000
2
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 16 over 4 = 4\\ \\ \; \\ 16 over 0.4 = ?
a
40
b
0.04
c
4
d
4,000
e
40,000
f
0.4
3
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 8 over 2 = 4\\ \\ \; \\ 8 over 0.2 = ?
a
40,000
b
4,000
c
0.4
d
4
e
400
f
40
4
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 20 over 4 = 5\\ \\ \; \\ 20 over 0.4 = ?
a
0.05
b
0.5
c
5,000
d
50,000
e
50
f
500
5
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 6 over 2 = 3\\ \\ \; \\ 6 over 0.2 = ?
a
30,000
b
30
c
300
d
0.3
e
0.03
f
3
6
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 9 over 3 = 3\\ \\ \; \\ 9 over 0.3 = ?
a
0.03
b
30,000
c
3,000
d
3
e
0.3
f
30
7
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 10 over 5 = 2\\ \\ \; \\ 10 over 0.5 = ?
a
0.2
b
0.02
c
2
d
200
e
20
f
20,000
Division Whole by Decimal Tenths - Fraction - Concept Intro (Level 1) - Mobius Math