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.
What is 3/8 written as a decimal?
- 0.375
- 0.38
- 3.8
- 0.3
Answer: 0.375. 3/8 = 0.375. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
ProCompare and infer.
Which is larger: 0.3 or 0.27?
- 0.27
- 0.3
Answer: 0.3. Compare the tenths first: 0.3 is larger than 0.27.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A coat is reduced by 20% in a sale. It now costs £32.00. What was the original price?
- £38.40
- £40.00
- £6.40
- £52.00
Answer: £40.00. Sale price = 80% of original. Original = £32.00 ÷ 0.8 = £40.00.
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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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