Solving Decimal Word Problems with Power of Ten Worksheet Download
Free 5th Grade (5nbt2) math worksheets on Solving Decimal Word Problems with Power of Ten. Each worksheet has 12 problems with an answer key and are ideal for teachers and homeschooling. You can download the PDF, create a set of flash cards or set it up for online learning.
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About this worksheet
Each worksheet has 12 problems multipling or dividing a decimal number by a power of ten.
This worksheet is designed to enhance children's understanding of solving decimal word problems using powers of ten. With 12 math problems, learners uncover the essential concepts of measurement, pricing and rates. Examples like weight of cherries, internet data cap cost, and hardware store calculations make learning exciting and relatable. Ideal for distance learning, the versatile content can be customized and seamlessly converted into flashcards for easy revision.
Student objectives
- Multiply decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000 by shifting the digits to the left.
- Divide decimals by 10, 100, and 1,000 by shifting the digits to the right.
- Read a word problem and decide whether it needs multiplying or dividing by a power of ten.
Everyday practice
- Convert meters to centimeters or kilometers to meters by multiplying or dividing by 10, 100, or 1,000.
- Change a price from dollars to cents (or cents to dollars) when reading receipts or shopping online.
- Scale a recipe up or down by a factor of 10 when making a bigger batch or a smaller batch.
- Convert a speed like meters per second into centimeters per second by multiplying by 100.