Let's solve each of these division problems step by step. When dividing by 10, 100, 1000, etc., we move the
decimal point to the
left by the number of zeros in the divisor.
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Rule:
- Divide by
10: Move decimal point
1 place left
- Divide by
100: Move decimal point
2 places left
- Divide by
1000: Move decimal point
3 places left
- And so on...
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Now let’s solve each one:
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1.
35.23 ÷ 100
→ Move decimal 2 places left:
35.23 → 0.3523
✔ 0.3523
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2.
316.45 ÷ 1000
→ Move decimal 3 places left:
316.45 → 0.31645
✔ 0.31645
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3.
0.002 ÷ 1000
→ Move decimal 3 places left:
0.002 → 0.000002
✔ 0.000002
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4.
0.2 ÷ 1000
→ Move decimal 3 places left:
0.2 → 0.0002
✔ 0.0002
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5.
9654 ÷ 10
→ Move decimal 1 place left:
9654 → 965.4
✔ 965.4
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6.
26.113 ÷ 10
→ Move decimal 1 place left:
26.113 → 2.6113
✔ 2.6113
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7.
3600 ÷ 10000
→ Move decimal 4 places left:
3600 → 0.36
✔ 0.36
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8.
34.5 ÷ 10
→ Move decimal 1 place left:
34.5 → 3.45
✔ 3.45
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9.
56.23 ÷ 100
→ Move decimal 2 places left:
56.23 → 0.5623
✔ 0.5623
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10.
0.028 ÷ 100
→ Move decimal 2 places left:
0.028 → 0.00028
✔ 0.00028
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✔ Final Answers:
1. 35.23 ÷ 100 =
0.3523
2. 316.45 ÷ 1000 =
0.31645
3. 0.002 ÷ 1000 =
0.000002
4. 0.2 ÷ 1000 =
0.0002
5. 9654 ÷ 10 =
965.4
6. 26.113 ÷ 10 =
2.6113
7. 3600 ÷ 10000 =
0.36
8. 34.5 ÷ 10 =
3.45
9. 56.23 ÷ 100 =
0.5623
10. 0.028 ÷ 100 =
0.00028
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Tip: Always count the number of zeros in the divisor and move the decimal that many places to the left. Add zeros if needed!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of dividing decimals by 10 100 and 1000 worksheet.
