Lesson 13
Dividing Decimals by Decimals
Let’s divide decimals by decimals.
Problem 1
A student said, “To find the value of \(109.2 \div 6\), I can divide 1,092 by 60.”
- Do you agree with her? Explain your reasoning.
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Calculate the quotient of \(109.2 \div 6\) using any method of your choice.
Problem 2
Here is how Han found \(31.59 \div 13\):
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- At the second step, Han subtracts 52 from 55. How do you know that these numbers represent tenths?
- At the third step, Han subtracts 39 from 39. How do you know that these numbers represent hundredths?
- Check that Han’s answer is correct by calculating the product of 2.43 and 13.
Problem 3
- Write two division expressions that have the same value as \(61.12 \div 3.2\).
- Find the value of \(61.12 \div 3.2\). Show your reasoning.
Problem 4
A bag of pennies weighs 5.1 kilograms. Each penny weighs 2.5 grams. About how many pennies are in the bag?
A:
20
B:
200
C:
2,000
D:
20,000
Problem 5
Find each difference. If you get stuck, consider drawing a diagram.
\(2.5 - 1.6\)
\(0.72-0.4\)
\(11.3-1.75\)
\(73-1.3\)
Problem 6
Plant B is \(6\frac23\) inches tall. Plant C is \(4\frac{4}{15}\) inches tall. Complete the sentences and show your reasoning.
- Plant C is _______ times as tall as Plant B.
- Plant C is _______ inches ____________ (taller or shorter) than Plant B.
Problem 7
At a school, 460 of the students walk to school.
- The number of students who take public transit is 20% of the number of students who walk. How many students take public transit?
- The number of students who bike to school is 5% of the number of students who walk. How many students bike to school?
- The number of students who ride the school bus is 110% of the number of students who walk. How many students ride the school bus?