In this worksheet, we will learn how to divide a number by a number with one place of decimals.
Remember that 240 ÷ 10 is the same as 24 ÷ 1 = 24
So 24 ÷ 1.2 is the same as 240 ÷ 12 = 20
Method
To divide a number by a number with one decimal place.....
Multiply both numbers by 10.
Your answer will be THE SAME as dividing the original numbers. Convince yourself by checking with your calculator.
Example
36.25 ÷ 0.5
Answer
We multiply both numbers by 10 and work out 362.5 ÷ 5
Answer is 72.5