Lesson 6: Dividing Decimals — Practice Questions

1. 1. To solve $45.5 \div 0.5$, which equivalent problem with a whole number divisor should you use?

   • A. $45.5 \div 5$
   • B. $455 \div 50$
   • C. $455 \div 5$
   • D. $4.55 \div 5$

2. 2. Calculate the result of $56 \div 0.08$. The answer is ___.

3. 3. What is the result of the division problem $7.92 \div 1.2$? The answer is ___.

4. 4. When the divisor is a whole number, you can divide directly. What is the result of $124.8 \div 8$?

   • A. 1.56
   • B. 15.6
   • C. 156
   • D. 14.8

5. 5. By converting the divisor to a whole number, solve for $18 \div 0.25$. The answer is ___.

6. 6. Calculate the exact decimal value of $9 \div 4$. The result is ___.

7. 7. A baker divides 6 kilograms of flour equally into 8 bags. How many kilograms of flour are in each bag? The amount is ___ kg.

8. 8. When dividing 5 by 8 to find a decimal, what is the correct first step after setting up the division?

   • A. Add a zero to the divisor, making it 80.
   • B. Place a decimal point after the 5 and add a zero, making it 5.0.
   • C. Divide 8 by 5 instead.
   • D. Multiply both numbers by 10.

9. 9. Which of the following is the correct decimal representation for the division problem $2 \div 3$?

   • A. $0.6$
   • B. $0.67$
   • C. $0.666...$
   • D. $1.5$

10. 10. If a 12-foot piece of wood is cut into 5 equal pieces, what is the length of each piece in feet? The length is ___ feet.