Homework Helper Lesson 10 Hands On: Divide Decimals

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Number and Operations in Base Ten
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Lesson 10
Hands On: Divide
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Find 2.8 ÷ 4 using models.
The model shows 2.8 using two wholes
and eight tenths.
The model was divided into four
equal groups.
There are no whole blocks in each group.
There are 7 tenths in each group.
So, 2.8 ÷ 4 = 0.7.
Check Use multiplication to check your answer.
2
0.7
× 4
2.8
Practice
Use models to find each quotient. Draw the equal groups.
2. 2.4 ÷ 4 =
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1. 1.6 ÷ 2 =
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Problem Solving
3. Elaine and her 3 friends purchased snacks after school for
$3.60. If each person paid an equal amount, how much
did each person pay? Draw models to help you divide.
4. Vaughn spent 3.5 hours at the pool over the past week.
If he spent an equal amount of time over the last 7 days,
how much time did he spend each day at the pool?
Draw models to help you divide.
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weeds, trim shrubs, and mow the lawn over the past
1.8 hours. If she spent an equal amount of time on
each activity, how much time did she spend on each
activity? Draw models to help you divide.
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5. Mora was preparing for 3 achievement assessments.
She spent 3.6 hours studying over the weekend. If she
spent an equal amount of time studying for each
assessment, how much time did she spend on each
assessment? Draw models to help you divide.