IXL | Divide numbers ending in zeros: word problems

A coffee shop sold $400 worth of iced coffee this morning. Each iced coffee sold for $5. How many iced coffees were sold?

iced coffees

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

Aubrey spent a total of $540 for 6 nights. Divide to find the cost per night.

540

First, solve a related problem that is easier. Divide 54 by 6.

Now use place value to divide 540 by 6. Remember that 540 is 54 tens.

540

Each night cost

$90.

Counting the zeros can also help you divide. There is 1 zero after the 54, so write 1 zero in the answer.

540

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