Four Operations of Decimals
Add and subtract decimals, multiply or divide by a 1-digit whole number and interpret decimal answers.
Your child adds and subtracts decimals with up to two decimal places, multiplies and divides them by a one-digit whole number, and divides whole numbers to get decimal answers, rounded when asked. Throughout, the decimal point keeps its column. The chapter ends with two purchases problems, where comparing two shopping lists gives the price of one item. Read the study guide →
About this chapter
These Primary 4 four operations of decimals questions build from place value to calculations with amounts in everyday situations. Your child adds and subtracts decimals, multiplies and divides by a one-digit whole number, and rounds a quotient when asked. The Two purchases page applies those skills to finding individual prices from related totals. The chapter's mixed practice brings calculations and word problems together so your child can choose and explain the steps.
Practise by question type: adding and subtracting decimals, multiplying decimals, dividing decimals, two purchases problems and P4 decimal operations mixed practice.
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Primary 4 Four Operations of Decimals Study Guide
Column working for decimals, one place at a time, then a shopping puzzle solved by comparing two purchases. Four tap-through steps, worked examples and a five-question check.
Start hereAdd and subtractMultiplyingDividingTwo purchasesOpen the study guide →