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Solve measures problems using knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions

Maths

In this unit pupils will explain the effect of multiplying and dividing a number by 10, 100 and 1,000 and use their knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions by whole numbers to solve measures problems. In the future unit pupils will apply memorised unit conversions to convert between units of measure. They will solve measures problems involving different units including imperial units.

In the prior unit pupils calculated with decimal numbers using column addition and subtraction. In this unit pupils will explain the effect of multiplying and dividing a number by 10, 100 and 1,000 and use their knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions by whole numbers to solve measures problems.

Calculating with decimal fractions

If 1 cm = 10 mm and 0.1 cm = 1 mm. Convert 0.6 cm to mm. 0.6 cm = {{ }} mm

Sofia made a tower out of blocks that are 0.6 cm tall. What could the height of the tower be?

If Sofia builds the tower out of three blocks that are each 0.6 cm tall. How tall is the tower in mm? {{ }} mm

Lucas saves £0.40 a week. How much does he save in six weeks? Give your answer in pence. {{ }} p

Lucas has £0.20  Sofia has six times as much. How much more money does Sofia have than Lucas? Give your answer in pence. {{ }} pence

Match the equation to the missing factor.

If 6 × 9 = 54, what does 6 × 0.9 equal?

Which of the following are multiples of eight?

An Oak tree is 0.04 km tall. A pine tree is twice this height. How tall is the pine tree? {{ }} km

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Solve measures problems using knowledge of multiplying decimal fractions

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