Let’s solve each problem one by one.
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Problem 1:
Jessie bought 22.8 pounds of candies and packed them into boxes that each hold 3.8 pounds. How many boxes did she use?
→ We need to divide total weight by weight per box:
22.8 ÷ 3.8
Let’s calculate:
Multiply both numbers by 10 to make it easier:
228 ÷ 38 = ?
38 × 6 = 228 → So, the answer is
6
✔ Jessie used
6 boxes.
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Problem 2:
Linda walked 6.3 miles in 1.5 hours. What was her speed (distance per hour)?
→ Divide total distance by time:
6.3 ÷ 1.5
Multiply both by 10:
63 ÷ 15 = ?
15 × 4 = 60 → remainder 3 → 3/15 = 0.2 → so 4.2
✔ Linda walked
4.2 miles per hour.
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Problem 3:
Robyn has files totaling 84.6 megabytes. Each file uses 21.15 MB. How many files?
→ Divide total space by space per file:
84.6 ÷ 21.15
Multiply both by 100 to eliminate decimals:
8460 ÷ 2115
Try dividing:
2115 × 4 = 8460 → Exactly!
✔ There were
4 files.
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Problem 4:
Jim made 19.8 gallons of juice. He pours it into containers holding 6.6 gallons each. How many containers?
→ 19.8 ÷ 6.6
Multiply both by 10:
198 ÷ 66 = 3
✔ He used
3 containers.
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Problem 5:
Sam’s bag weighs 3.3 pounds. Each gift weighs 1.65 pounds. How many gifts?
→ 3.3 ÷ 1.65
Multiply both by 100:
330 ÷ 165 = 2
✔ There are
2 gifts in the bag.
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Final Answer:
1) 6 boxes
2) 4.2 miles
3) 4 files
4) 3 containers
5) 2 gifts
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade decimal word problems worksheet.
