Powerful Decimals: How to Uncover the Missing Number in Division by Powers of 10
Key Insight: When dividing by (10), the decimal point moves one place to the left. For (10^2) (or 100), it moves two places to the left, and so on.
Dividing Dollars: How to Navigate Money Division in Word Problems
Quick answer: To divide money, divide the amount just like a decimal and keep the decimal point lined up in the answer. Then round to the nearest cent. Example: $45.60 ÷ 4 = $11.40. If you divide by a decimal, such as 0.1 or $0.25, first move both decimal points right until the divisor is […]
