1) To find the number of boxes Jessie used, divide the total weight of candies by the weight of each box:
22.8 ÷ 3.8 = 6
Jessie used 6 boxes.
2) To find the distance covered in one hour, divide the total distance by the total time:
6.3 ÷ 1.5 = 4.2
Linda covered 4.2 miles in one hour.
3) To find the number of files, divide the total space used by the space used per file:
84.6 ÷ 21.15 = 4
There were 4 files.
4) To find the number of small containers, divide the total volume of juice by the volume each container holds:
19.8 ÷ 6.6 = 3
3 small containers were used.
5) To find the number of gifts, divide the total weight of the bag by the weight of each gift:
3.3 ÷ 1.65 = 2
There are 2 gifts in the bag.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division with decimals practice worksheet.