IXL | Divide numbers ending in zeros by 1-digit numbers: word problems

On vacation, Aubrey stayed at a hotel for 6 nights. She spent $540 in all. How much did each night cost?

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There were 100 dancers at a competition. The dancers were put in pairs of 2. How many pairs were there?

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There were 100 dancers divided into pairs of 2. Divide to find the number of pairs.

100

First, solve a related problem that is easier. Divide 10 by 2.

Now use place value to divide 100 by 2. Remember that 100 is 10 tens.

100

There were 50 pairs.

Counting the zeros can also help you divide. There is 1 zero after the 10, so write 1 zero in the answer.

100

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