Year 6 Decimals
Multiply and divide decimals; solve problems requiring conversion between fractions and decimals.
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Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
4 identical containers hold 7.2 litres altogether. How much does each container hold?
- 2.2
- 7.2
- 2.40
- 1.8
Answer: 1.8. 7.2 ÷ 4 = 1.8 litres.
ProCompare and infer.
What is 1/4 written as a decimal?
- 0.25
- 0.14
- 0.4
- 4.0
Answer: 0.25. 1/4 = 0.25. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A pair of shoes is reduced by 25% in a sale. It now costs £27.00. What was the original price?
- £33.75
- £6.75
- £36.00
- £52.00
Answer: £36.00. Sale price = 75% of original. Original = £27.00 ÷ 0.75 = £36.00.
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- What is covered in Year 6 Decimals?
- Multiply and divide decimals; solve problems requiring conversion between fractions and decimals. Key skills include Multiplying Decimals, Dividing Decimals.
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