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Dividing Decimals

Question 7 • Common Core Math 7 A-IC

Which problem can be solved by division of decimals?

Answer
A
How much money does Jon need to buy 10.3 gallons of gas that costs $3.79 a gallon?
B
What grade does Maria need on her next test to achieve a total of at least 400 points if she had 4 previous tests that had grades of 75.3, 92.1, 78.6, and 81.0?
C
Helena saved $45.00 toward a dress that costs $78.00. How much more does she need to save?
D
Mica spent $45.50 on 7 indoor baseball sets. How much does it cost for one set?

Explanation

To find the cost of one set, divide the total cost by the number of sets: $45.50 ÷ 7 = $6.50. So the problem asking how much one set costs can be solved by division of decimals. Choice D is correct.

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