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.
Round 4.57 to 1 decimal place.
- 5
- 4.7
- 4.6
- 4.5
Answer: 4.6. Look at the hundredths digit of 4.57. Round the tenths up if it is 5 or more, otherwise keep it: 4.57 → 4.6.
ProCompare and infer.
A book and a pen together cost £9.22. The book costs £2.07. What does the pen cost?
- £7.15
- £5.08
- £9.22
- £7.25
Answer: £7.15. Pen = total − book = £9.22 − £2.07 = £7.15.
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
- £52.00
- £36.00
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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