Decimal Operations Practice

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🔢 Part 1: Decimal Multiplication and Division

1. Solve each decimal multiplication problem:

a) 0.7 × 0.8 = _______

b) 0.6 × 0.5 = _______

c) 1.4 × 0.3 = _______

2. Solve each decimal division problem:

a) 2.4 ÷ 0.4 = _______

b) 1.2 ÷ 0.3 = _______

c) 3.6 ÷ 0.6 = _______

3. Which statement about multiplying decimals is true?

The product is always larger than both factors

The product is always smaller than both factors

The product can be larger or smaller depending on the decimals

The product is always equal to one of the factors

4. A candy bar costs $1.25. How much do 4 candy bars cost?

Answer: $ _______

5. You have 2.4 liters of juice. If you pour 0.3 liters into each glass, how many glasses can you fill?

Answer: _______ glasses

6. Sarah buys 3.2 pounds of apples at $2.50 per pound. How much does she pay in total?

Answer: $ _______

7. A rope that is 4.8 feet long is cut into pieces that are each 0.8 feet long. How many pieces will there be?

Answer: _______ pieces

8. Define these math vocabulary words in your own words:

Multiply: ________________________________________________

Divide: ________________________________________________

Decimal: ________________________________________________

9. Explain how you would solve 0.4 × 0.7 using what you know about place value:

10. Compare 0.3 × 0.6 and 0.6 × 0.3. What do you notice? Explain why this happens: