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Learning Task 1: Dividing by 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001

1. 0.1 √ 0.5 = 5 Check: 5 × 0.1 = 0.5
2. 0.01 √ 0.96 = 96 Check: 96 × 0.01 = 0.96
3. 0.001 √ 5.1 = 5,100 Check: 5,100 × 0.001 = 5.1
4. 0.01 √ 6.25 = 625 Check: 625 × 0.01 = 6.25
5. 0.1 √ 37.2 = 372 Check: 372 × 0.1 = 37.2

How to Divide by 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001

To divide a whole number or a decimal number by 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001, you simply have to move the decimal point going to the right. The number of moves to make depends on the number of their decimal places.

• 0.1 - move one to the right
• 0.01 - move twice to the right
• 0.001 - move thrice to the left

How to Multiply by 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001

Multiplication is used to check if the answer in division is correct. Thus, to check the answers above, multiply the quotient and the divisor. The result should be equal to the dividend. In multiplying by 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001, move the decimal point to the left.

• 0.1 - move one to the left
• 0.01 - move twice to the left
• 0.001 - move thrice to the left

Example of non-repeating decimal:

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