List the four types of decimal division problems in their recommended sequence of introduction
What will be an ideal response?
Division problems with decimals can be categorized into four types of difficulty. The first three types have whole numerals as divisors.
Problems in which the quotient does not have a remainder and that require no conversion of the dividend
Problems in which the dividend must be converted to an equivalent decimal so that no remainder will be present
Problems with a remainder that requires rounding off
Problems in which the divisor is a decimal or mixed decimal numeral and must be converted to a whole numeral
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What will be an ideal response?
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