Grade 5 - Math

Grade 5 Decimal Division Word Problems Worksheet

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Decimal Division Word Problems

Grade 5 - Math - On Level

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  1. 7.2 meters of ribbon are cut into 2 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  2. 38.0 meters of ribbon are cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  3. 2.8 meters of ribbon are cut into 2 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  4. 15.2 meters of ribbon are cut into 4 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  5. 11.4 meters of ribbon are cut into 2 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  6. 54.0 meters of ribbon are cut into 6 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  7. 14.5 meters of ribbon are cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  8. 46.8 meters of ribbon are cut into 6 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  9. 14.0 meters of ribbon are cut into 5 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

  10. 18.0 meters of ribbon are cut into 3 equal pieces. How long is each piece?

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About this worksheet

Decimal Division Word Problems gives grade 5 students a focused page for a skill that parents and teachers often need as its own printable worksheet. SplashLearn and IXL separate decimal operations by operation and word-problem type, which this page mirrors. Students who can divide decimals in isolation may still choose the wrong operation in context. The items rotate through several question types so the page is not just the same prompt with different numbers or words. Students read sharing and measurement stories, divide decimals by whole numbers, and check the unit. Support versions keep the reading load, numbers, or choices friendlier while preserving the same thinking. Standard versions match everyday classroom practice. Challenge versions add a closer distractor, an extra reasoning step, or less familiar examples. Before answering, students should say what the question is asking, point to the evidence, and check that the answer fits the exact skill named in the title.

What your child will learn

  • Divide decimals
  • Interpret quotients
  • Use units in answers

Worked example

If 7.5 liters are shared into 3 equal bottles, each bottle has 2.5 liters.

Common mistake

Moving the decimal without checking whether the quotient is reasonable.

Helpful hint

Estimate with whole numbers before dividing.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with decimal division word problems?
Moving the decimal without checking whether the quotient is reasonable.
How can I help my child with decimal division word problems?
Estimate with whole numbers before dividing.
Are these 5th grade math worksheets free to print?
Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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