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Class 6 maths · K.12 · Long division

Division word problems with decimal answers

Divide the total equally. The answer is a decimal.

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  1. A rope 106 m long is cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece in m?

    Answer: 21.2

  2. 97 L of paint is shared equally among 2 jars. How many L are in each jar?

    Answer: 48.5

  3. A rope 27 m long is cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece in m?

    Answer: 5.4

Tip: Divide the total equally. The answer is a decimal.

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