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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Division Whole by Decimal Tenths - Fraction - Concept Intro
1
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 24 over 6 = 4\\ \\ \; \\ 24 over 0.6 = ?
a
0.04
b
0.4
c
40
d
400
e
4,000
f
40,000
2
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 18 over 9 = 2\\ \\ \; \\ 18 over 0.9 = ?
a
20,000
b
200
c
2,000
d
20
e
2
f
0.2
3
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 14 over 2 = 7\\ \\ \; \\ 14 over 0.2 = ?
a
70
b
0.7
c
7
d
700
e
70,000
f
7,000
4
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 15 over 3 = 5\\ \\ \; \\ 15 over 0.3 = ?
a
50
b
500
c
0.05
d
50,000
e
5
f
0.5
5
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 20 over 5 = 4\\ \\ \; \\ 20 over 0.5 = ?
a
0.04
b
4,000
c
0.4
d
40
e
4
f
40,000
6
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 10 over 5 = 2\\ \\ \; \\ 10 over 0.5 = ?
a
200
b
0.02
c
20
d
20,000
e
0.2
f
2
7
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 9 over 3 = 3\\ \\ \; \\ 9 over 0.3 = ?
a
3,000
b
30,000
c
0.3
d
30
e
0.03
f
3
8
Divide these numbers, given the hint
A LaTex expression showing 18 over 6 = 3\\ \\ \; \\ 18 over 0.6 = ?
a
0.03
b
30,000
c
0.3
d
3
e
30
f
3,000