Year 5 Decimals
Extend to three decimal places; multiply and divide by 10/100/1,000; round to two decimal places.
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Worked examples
Round 5.85 to 1 decimal place.
- 5.8
- 5.9
- 6
Answer: 5.9. Look at the hundredths digit of 5.85. Round the tenths up if it is 5 or more, otherwise keep it: 5.85 → 5.9.
Which decimal is larger: 0.4 or 0.34?
- 0.4
- 0.34
- 0.04
- 4.4
Answer: 0.4. Compare the tenths column: 4 > 3, so 0.4 > 0.34 even though 0.34 has more digits.
The cost of 4 identical pencils and a rubber together is £1.90. The rubber costs £0.50. What does one pencil cost?
- £0.50
- £0.47
- £0.35
- £0.40
Answer: £0.35. 4 pencils cost £1.90 − £0.50 = £1.40. One pencil: £1.40 ÷ 4 = £0.35.
Skills in this topic
- Multiplying DecimalsPractise multiplying decimals within Decimals for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Dividing DecimalsPractise dividing decimals within Decimals for Year 5, with worked examples and instant feedback.
- Rounding DecimalsRound decimals to the nearest whole number and to a given number of places.
Frequently asked questions
- What is covered in Year 5 Decimals?
- Extend to three decimal places; multiply and divide by 10/100/1,000; round to two decimal places. Key skills include Multiplying Decimals, Dividing Decimals, Rounding Decimals.
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