Dividing Decimals (Year 6)

Practise dividing decimals within Decimals for Year 6, with worked examples and instant feedback.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

Round 12.347 to 2 dp.

  • 12.35
  • 12.34
  • 12.4
  • 12

Answer: 12.35. 3rd dp = 7 ≥ 5 → round up.

ProCompare and infer.

What is 7.2 ÷ 4?

  • 1.7
  • 1.8
  • 1.9
  • 2.0

Answer: 1.8. Think of 72 ÷ 4 = 18, then place the decimal: 7.2 ÷ 4 = 1.8.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

Sam buys 0.5 kg of cheese at £6.40 per kg and 0.75 kg of meat at £8 per kg. Total cost?

  • £9.20
  • £10.40
  • £7.20
  • £14.40

Answer: £9.20. Cheese: £3.20. Meat: £6. Total: £9.20.

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