(2)
Move the decimal point in the answer one place to the left for each
number that is to the right of a decimal in each of the numbers being multiplied:
NOTE: There are a total of four numbers to the right
of decimals in the numbers being multiplied.
NOTE: The decimal was moved as many places to
the left.
c.
Multiply the following:
(1)
735.04
X
0.05
=__________________
(2)
12.75
X
4.34
=__________________
(3)
4.10
X
3.6
=__________________
(4)
15.42
X
11.25
=__________________
Answers: (1) 36.752, (2) 55.335, (3) 14.76,
(4) 173.475
1-19. DIVIDING DECIMALS
a.
Use the following steps when dividing decimals:
STEP 1: Set up to divide, ensuring that the number after the division sign ()
is the divisor (the number to be divided into the other number).
STEP 2: Move the decimal point in the divisor as many places to the right as
is necessary to make it a whole number.
STEP 3: Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided)
the same number of places to the right.
STEP 4: Place the decimal in the answer directly above the decimal in the
dividend and complete the division.
12.5 0.625 = ____________
b.
For example:
(1)
Set up to divide ensuring that the number after the division sign is the
divisor:
____
0.625 /12.5
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