Let's solve each of the division problems step by step. The worksheet is titled "Dividing by 10s," but not all problems are dividing by 10 — many involve other divisors. We'll solve each equation carefully.
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Left Column:
1.
360 ÷ 6 = ?
$ 360 ÷ 6 = 60 $
*(Because 6 × 60 = 360)*
2.
810 ÷ 9 = ?
$ 810 ÷ 9 = 90 $
*(Because 9 × 90 = 810)*
3.
240 ÷ 3 = ?
$ 240 ÷ 3 = 80 $
*(Because 3 × 80 = 240)*
4.
640 ÷ 8 = ?
$ 640 ÷ 8 = 80 $
*(Because 8 × 80 = 640)*
5.
250 ÷ 5 = ?
$ 250 ÷ 5 = 50 $
*(Because 5 × 50 = 250)*
6.
990 ÷ 9 = ?
$ 990 ÷ 9 = 110 $
*(Because 9 × 110 = 990)*
7.
960 ÷ 12 = ?
$ 960 ÷ 12 = 80 $
*(Because 12 × 80 = 960)*
8.
550 ÷ 5 = ?
$ 550 ÷ 5 = 110 $
*(Because 5 × 110 = 550)*
9.
720 ÷ 12 = ?
$ 720 ÷ 12 = 60 $
*(Because 12 × 60 = 720)*
10.
360 ÷ 9 = ?
$ 360 ÷ 9 = 40 $
*(Because 9 × 40 = 360)*
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Right Column:
1.
840 ÷ 70 = ?
$ 840 ÷ 70 = 12 $
*(Because 70 × 12 = 840)*
2.
420 ÷ 70 = ?
$ 420 ÷ 70 = 6 $
*(Because 70 × 6 = 420)*
3.
360 ÷ 40 = ?
$ 360 ÷ 40 = 9 $
*(Because 40 × 9 = 360)*
4.
630 ÷ 90 = ?
$ 630 ÷ 90 = 7 $
*(Because 90 × 7 = 630)*
5.
240 ÷ 30 = ?
$ 240 ÷ 30 = 8 $
*(Because 30 × 8 = 240)*
6.
490 ÷ 70 = ?
$ 490 ÷ 70 = 7 $
*(Because 70 × 7 = 490)*
7.
180 ÷ 90 = ?
$ 180 ÷ 90 = 2 $
*(Because 90 × 2 = 180)*
8.
560 ÷ 80 = ?
$ 560 ÷ 80 = 7 $
*(Because 80 × 7 = 560)*
9.
720 ÷ 90 = ?
$ 720 ÷ 90 = 8 $
*(Because 90 × 8 = 720)*
10.
450 ÷ 50 = ?
$ 450 ÷ 50 = 9 $
*(Because 50 × 9 = 450)*
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✔ Final Answers:
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Left Column:
1. 60
2. 90
3. 80
4. 80
5. 50
6. 110
7. 80
8. 110
9. 60
10. 40
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Right Column:
1. 12
2. 6
3. 9
4. 7
5. 8
6. 7
7. 2
8. 7
9. 8
10. 9
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🔍 Explanation:
Many of these problems involve dividing numbers that end in zeros, which makes them easier if you simplify by canceling common factors (e.g., divide both numerator and denominator by 10). For example:
- $ 840 ÷ 70 $ → divide both by 10: $ 84 ÷ 7 = 12 $
- $ 450 ÷ 50 $ → $ 45 ÷ 5 = 9 $
This trick works when both numbers are divisible by 10 or another common factor.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or explanation for any specific problem!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of division worksheet for 6th grade.