Divisor/quotient Relationships - Division Worksheet With Answers
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Divisor/Quotient Relationships
Dividing with decimals is similar to dividing with whole numbers, but it also can produce
some interesting results. This is especially true when you divide by numbers less than 1.
Start with simple division using whole numbers. Find these quotients.
1.
60
5
60
4
60
3
60
2
60
1
As the divisors decrease, what do you notice about the quotients in exercise 1?
2.
In exercise 1, are most of the quotients greater than or less than the dividend?
3.
Use your calculator to find these quotients.
4.
60
0.5
60
0.4
60
0.3
60
0.2
60
0.1
How are the quotients in exercise 4 different from the quotients in exercise 1?
5.
Now use the same dividend but divide with a lesser decimal divisor.
6.
60
0.05
60
0.04
60
0.03
60
0.02
60
0.01
What can you say about the relationship between quotients and dividends when your
7.
divisor is less than 1?
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