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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Math worksheet on 'Division - Power of Ten Equivalent - Whole Numbers (Level 6)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Decimal Division - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/decimals_division_advanced/
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A LaTex expression showing 51,000 over 460
a A LaTex expression showing 5,100 over 46
b A LaTex expression showing 5,100 over 4,600
c A LaTex expression showing 51,000 over 46
d A LaTex expression showing 51,000 over 460
e A LaTex expression showing 5,100 over 460
f A LaTex expression showing 510,000 over 46
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A LaTex expression showing 71,000 over 76,000
a A LaTex expression showing 7,100 over 76
b A LaTex expression showing 71 over 760
c A LaTex expression showing 710 over 76
d A LaTex expression showing 710 over 760
e A LaTex expression showing 71 over 76
f A LaTex expression showing 71 over 7,600
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A LaTex expression showing 53,000 over 3,200
a A LaTex expression showing 53,000 over 32
b A LaTex expression showing 5,300 over 320
c A LaTex expression showing 5,300 over 32
d A LaTex expression showing 530 over 32
e A LaTex expression showing 530 over 3,200
f A LaTex expression showing 530 over 320
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A LaTex expression showing 3,600 over 400
a A LaTex expression showing 3,600 over 4
b A LaTex expression showing 360 over 40
c A LaTex expression showing 36 over 40
d A LaTex expression showing 360 over 4
e A LaTex expression showing 36 over 400
f A LaTex expression showing 36 over 4
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A LaTex expression showing 550 over 9,000
a A LaTex expression showing 5,500 over 900
b A LaTex expression showing 55 over 90,000
c A LaTex expression showing 55 over 900
d A LaTex expression showing 550 over 900
e A LaTex expression showing 550 over 9,000
f A LaTex expression showing 55 over 9,000
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A LaTex expression showing 96,000 over 1,200
a A LaTex expression showing 9,600 over 120
b A LaTex expression showing 96,000 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing 960 over 120
d A LaTex expression showing 960 over 12
e A LaTex expression showing 960 over 1,200
f A LaTex expression showing 9,600 over 12
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A LaTex expression showing 94,000 over 8,200
a A LaTex expression showing 940 over 82
b A LaTex expression showing 940 over 8,200
c A LaTex expression showing 9,400 over 820
d A LaTex expression showing 9,400 over 82
e A LaTex expression showing 940 over 820
f A LaTex expression showing 94,000 over 82