Selina Solutions Concise Mathematics Class 6 Chapter 15

Decimal Fractions

Exercise 15(A)
1. Write the number of decimal places in each of the following:
(i) 7.03
(ii) 0.509
(iii) 146.2
(iv) 0.0065
(v) 8.03207
Solution:
The number of decimal places in a number is the count of digits in its decimal part.
(i) 7.03
The decimal part of the number 7.03 is .03
7.03 has 2 digits in the decimal part
Therefore, 7.03 has 2 decimal places
(ii) 0.509
The decimal part of the number 0.509 is .509
0.509 has 3 digits in the decimal part
Therefore, 0.509 has 3 decimal places
(iii) 146.2
The decimal part of the number 146.2 is .2
146.2 has 1 digit in the decimal part
Therefore, 146.2 has 1 decimal place
(iv) 0.0065
The decimal part of the number 0.0065 is .0065
0.0065 has 4 digits in the decimal part
Therefore, 0.0065 has 4 decimal places
(v) 8.03207
The decimal part of the number 8.03207 is .03207
8.03207 has 5 digits in the decimal part
Therefore, 8.03207 has 5 decimal places

2. Convert the given unlike decimal fractions into like decimal fractions:
(i) 1.36, 239.8 and 47.008
(ii) 507.0752, 8.52073 and 0.808
(iii) 459.22, 7.03093 and 0.200037
Solution:
The like decimal fractions are the numbers that have same number of decimal places. The
numbers of decimal places are made equal by adding zeros in the end of number.
(i) 1.36, 239.8 and 47.008
The maximum number of decimal places is in 47.008
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It has 3 decimal places

1.36 = 1.360
239.8 = 239. 800
47.008 = 47.008
Hence, the like decimal fractions are 1.360, 239.800 and 47.008
(ii) 507.0752, 8.52073 and 0.808
The maximum number of decimal places is in 8.52073
It has 5 decimal places
507.0752 = 507.07520
8.52073 = 8.52073
0.808 = 0.80800
Hence, the like decimal fractions are 507.07520, 8.52073 and 0.80800
(iii) 459.22, 7.03093 and 0.200037
The maximum number of decimal places is in 0.200037
It has 6 decimal places
459.22 = 459.220000
7.03093 = 7.030930
0.200037 = 0.200037
Hence, the like decimal fractions are 459.220000, 7.030930 and 0.200037

3. Change each of following fractions to a decimal fraction:

(i) 7 / 10
(ii) 47 / 10
(iii) 343 / 100
(iv) 3 / 103
(v) 7295 / 105
Solution:
If a fraction has the numbers like 10, 100, 1000 in its denominator, then to convert into
the decimal, the numerator is marked with a decimal point after as many digits from the
right as number of zeros in denominator
(i) 7 / 10
To convert into decimal number
Here, number of zeros is 1
Therefore, decimal form of 7 / 10 is 0.7
(ii) 47 / 10
To convert into decimal number
Here, number of zeros is 1
Therefore, decimal form of 47 / 10 is 4.7
(iii) 343 / 100
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To convert into decimal number

Here, the number of zeros is 2
Therefore, the decimal form of 343 / 100 is 3.43
(iv) 3 / 103
To convert into decimal number
= 3 / 10 × 10 × 10
= 3 / 1000
Here, number of zeros is 3
Therefore, decimal form of 3 / 103 is 0.003
(v) 7295 / 105
To convert into decimal number
= 7295 / 10 × 10 × 10 × 10 × 10
= 7295 / 100000
Here, number of zeros is 5
Therefore, decimal form of 7295 / 105 is 0.07295

4. Convert into a decimal fraction:

(i) 3 / 4
(ii) 3 / 40
(iii) 1 / 125
(iv) 7 / 25
Solution:
For denominator having no zeros, the denominator and numerator are first multiplied by a
factor that makes the number 10 or some power of 10
(i) 3 / 4
To convert into decimal fraction
Multiply and divide the fraction by 25
= (3 × 25) / (4 × 25)
We get,
= 75 / 100
Here, number of zeros is 2
Therefore, the decimal form is 0.75
(ii) 3 / 40
To convert into decimal fraction
Multiply and divide the fraction by 25
= (3 × 25) / (40 × 25)
We get,
= 75 / 1000
Here, number of zeros is 3
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Therefore, decimal form is 0.075

(iii) 1 / 125
To convert into decimal fraction
Multiply and divide the fraction by 8
= (1 × 8) / (125 × 8)
We get,
= 8 / 1000
Here, number of zeros is 3
Therefore, decimal form is 0.008
(iv) 7 / 25
To convert into decimal fraction
Multiply and divide the fraction by 4
= (7 × 4) / (25 × 4)
We get,
= 28 / 100
Here, number of zeros is 2
Therefore, decimal form is 0.28

5. Change the given decimals fractions to fraction s in their lowest terms:

(i) 0.05
(ii) 3.95
(iii) 4.005
(iv) 0.876
(v) 50.06
Solution:
(i) 0.05
To convert 0.05 into fraction
Here, the decimal part of the number has 2 digits in the decimal part
Divide the number by 100 and remove the decimal part
We get,
= 5 / 100
= 1 / 20
Therefore, 1 / 20 is the fraction of 0.05
(ii) 3.95
To convert 3.95 into fraction
Here, the decimal part of the number has 2 digits in the decimal part
Divide the number by 100 and remove the decimal
We get,
= 395 / 100
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= 79 / 20

Therefore, is the fraction of 3.95

(iii) 4.005
To convert 4.005 into fraction
Here, the decimal part of the number has 3 digits in the decimal part
Divide the number by 1000 and remove the decimal
We get,
= 4005 / 1000
= 801 / 200

Therefore, is the fraction of 4.005

(iv) 0.876
To convert 0.876 into fraction
Here, the decimal part of the number has 3 digits in the decimal part
Divide the number by 1000 and remove the decimal
We get,
= 876 / 1000
= 219 / 250
Therefore, 219 / 250 is the fraction of 0.876
(v) 50.06
To convert 50.06 into fraction
Here, the decimal part of the number has 2 digits in the decimal part
Divide the number by 100 and remove the decimal
We get,
= 5006 / 100
= 2503 / 50

Therefore, is the fraction of 50.06

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Exercise 15(B)
1. Add the following:
(i) 0.243, 2.47 and 3.009
(ii) 0.0736, 0.6095 and 0.9107
(iii) 1.01, 257 and 0.200
(iv) 18, 200.35, 11.72 and 2.3
(v) 0.586, 0.0586 and 0.00586
Solution:
To add the decimal number, first convert the decimals into like decimal numbers and then
add
(i) 0.243, 2.47 and 3.009
To add 0.243, 2.47 and 3.009,
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 0.243, 2.470 and 3.009
0.243
2.470 +
3.009 +
__________
5.722
___________
Hence, the addition of the given decimal numbers is 5.722
(ii) 0.0736, 0.6095 and 0.9107
To add 0.0736, 0.6095 and 0.9107
Here, all the numbers are like decimal numbers
0.0736
0.6095 +
0.9107 +
___________
1.5938
___________
Hence, the addition of the given numbers is 1.5938
(iii) 1.01, 257 and 0.200
To add 1.01, 257 and 0.200
Convert the decimals into like decimal by adding zeros
Like decimals are 1.010, 257.000 and 0.200
1.010
257.000 +
0.200 +
____________
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258.210
____________
Hence, the addition of the given decimal numbers is 258.210
(iv) 18, 200.35, 11.72 and 2.3
To add 18, 200.35, 11.72 and 2.3
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 18.00, 200.35, 11.72 and 2.30
18.00
200.35 +
11.72 +
2.30 +
____________
232.37
____________
Hence, the addition of the given decimal numbers is 232.37
(v) 0.586, 0.0586 and 0.00586
To add 0.586, 0.0586 and 0.00586
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 0.58600, 0.05860 and 0.00586
0.58600
0.05860 +
0.00586 +
___________
0.65046
___________
Hence, the addition of the given decimal numbers is 0.65046

2. Find the value of:

(i) 6.8 – 2. 64
(ii) 2 – 1.0304
(iii) 0.1 – 0.08
(iv) 0.83 – 0.342
Solution:
To subtract the decimal numbers, first convert the decimal into like decimal numbers and
then subtract
(i) 6.8 – 2. 64
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers by adding zeros
Like decimals are 6.80 and 2.64
6.80 –
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2.64
________
4.16
_________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 4.16
(ii) 2 – 1.0304
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers by adding zeros
Like decimals are 2.0000 and 1.0304
2.0000 –
1.0304
__________
0.9696
___________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 0.9696
(iii) 0.1 – 0.08
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers by adding zeros
Like decimals are 0.10 and 0.08
0.10
0.08 –
_________
0.02
_________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 0.02
(iv) 0.83 – 0.342
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers by adding zeros
Like decimals are 0.830 and 0.342
0.830
0.342 –
__________
0.488
___________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 0.488

3. Subtract:
(i) 0.43 from 0.97
(ii) 2.008 from 22.1058
(iii) 0.18 from 0.6
(iv) 1.002 from 17
(v) 83 from 92.05
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Solution:
To subtract the decimal numbers, first convert the decimals into like decimal numbers
and then subtract
(i) 0.43 from 0.97
The given decimals are like decimals
0.97
0.43 –
________
0.54
_________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 0.54
(ii) 2.008 from 22.1058
To subtract 2.008 from 22.1058
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 22.1058 and 2.0080
22.1058
2.0080 –
_________
20.0978
__________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 20.0978
(iii) 0.18 from 0.6
To subtract 0.18 from 0.6
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 0.60 and 0.18
0.60
0.18 –
_________
0.42
__________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 0.42
(iv) 1.002 from 17
To subtract 1.002 from 17
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 17.000 and 1.002
17.000
1.002 –
_________
15.998
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__________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 15.998
(v) 83 from 92.05
To subtract 83 from 92.05
Convert the decimals into like decimals by adding zeros
Like decimals are 92.05 and 83.00
92.05
83.00 –
__________
9.05
___________
Hence, the subtraction of the decimal numbers is 9.05

4. Simplify:
(i) 3.5 – 2.43 + 0.075
(ii) 7.84 + 0.3 – 4.016
(iii) 2.987 – 1.25 – 0.54
(iv) 52.9 – 231.666 + 204
(v) 8.57 – 6.4432 – 1.70 + 0.683
Solution:
To simplify the expression, first convert the decimal numbers into like decimals and
perform addition and subtraction
(i) 3.5 – 2.43 + 0.075
To simplify 3.5 – 2.43 + 0.075
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 3.500, 2.430 and 0.075
= 3.500 – 2.430 + 0.075
= 3.500 + 0.075 – 2.430
= 3.575 – 2.430
= 1.145
Therefore, the simplification of the given expression is 1.145
(ii) 7.84 + 0.3 – 4.016
To simplify 7.84 + 0.3 – 4.016
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 7.840, 0.300 and 4.016
= 7.840 + 0.300 – 4.016
= 8.140 – 4.016
= 4.124
Therefore, the simplification of the given expression is 4.124
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(iii) 2.987 – 1.25 – 0.54

To simplify 2.987 – 1.25 – 0.54
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 2.987, 1.250 and 0.540
= 2.987 – 1.250 – 0.540
= 1.737 – 0.540
= 1.197
Therefore, the simplification of the given expression is 1.197
(iv) 52.9 – 231.666 + 204
To simplify 52.9 – 231.666 + 204
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 52.900, 231.666 and 204.000
= 52.900 – 231.666 + 204.000
= 256.900 – 231.666
= 25.234
Therefore, the simplification of the given expression is 25.234
(v) 8.57 – 6.4432 – 1.70 + 0.683
To simplify 8.57 – 6.4432 – 1.70 + 0.683
Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 8.5700, 6.4432, 1.7000 and 0.6830
= 8.5700 – 6.4432 – 1.7000 + 0.6830
= 9.253 – 8.1432
= 1.1098
Therefore, the simplification of the given expression is 1.1098

5. From the sum of 75.75 and 4.9 subtract 28.465

Solution:
To subtract 28.465 from the sum of 75.75 and 4.9
To add 75.75 and 4.9
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 75.75 and 4.90
75.75
4.90 +
___________
80.65
____________
Now, to subtract 28.465 from 80.65
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 28.465 and 80.650
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80.650
28.465 –
___________
52.185
____________
Hence, the simplification of the sum and subtraction is 52.185

6. Subtract the sum of 8.14 and 12.9 from 32.7

Solution:
To subtract the sum of 8.14 and 12.9 from 32.7
To add 8.14 and 12.9
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 8.14 and 12.90
8.14
12.90 +
____________
21.04
_____________
To subtract 21.04 from 32.7
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 21.04 and 32.70
32.70
21.04 –
___________
11.66
____________
Therefore, the simplification of the sum and subtraction is 11.66

7. Subtract the sum of 34.27 and 159.8 from the sum of 20.937 and 200.6
Solution:
To subtract the sum of 34.27 and 159.8 from the sum of 20.937 and 200.6
To add 34.27 and 159.8
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 34.27 and 159.80
34.27
159.80 +
____________
194.07
____________
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To add 20.937 and 200.6 convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 20.937 an 200.600
20.937
200.600 +
____________
221.537
_____________
To subtract 194.07 from 221.537
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
221.537
194.070 –
____________
27.467
_____________
Hence, the subtraction of above decimal numbers is 27.467

8. From the sum of 2.43 and 4.349 subtract the sum of 0.8 and 3.15
Solution:
To subtract the sum of 0.8 and 3.15 from sum of 2.43 and 4.349
To add 0.8 and 3.15
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 0.80 and 3.15
0.80
3.15 +
_________
3.95
__________
To add 2.43 and 4.349
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
2.430
4.349 +
___________
6.779
____________
To subtract 3.95 from 6.779
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
6.779
3.950 –
_______________
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2.829
________________
Therefore, the subtraction of above decimal numbers is 2.829

9. By how much does the sum of 18.0495 and 34.9644 exceed the sum of 7.6752 and
24.876?
Solution:
To obtain the difference between the sum of 18.0495 and 34.9644 and the sum of 7.6752
and 24.876
Now, to add 18.0495 and 34.9644
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
The given decimals are like decimals
18.0495
34.9644 +
____________
53.0139
____________
Now, to add 7.6752 and 24.876
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
Like decimals are 7.6752 and 24.8760
7.6752
24.8760 +
__________
32.5512
___________
To subtract 32.5512 from 53.0139
Convert the numbers into like decimal numbers
The given decimals are like decimals
53.0139
32.5512 –
__________
20.4627
___________
Hence, the sum exceed the other decimal numbers by 20.4627

10. What least number must be added to 89.376 to get 1000?

Solution:
The number to be added to 89.376 to get 1000
Subtract 89.376 from 1000
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Convert the decimals into like decimal numbers

Like decimals are 89.376 and 1000.000
1000.000
89.376 –
__________
910.624
___________
Therefore, the number to be added to 89.376 to obtain 1000 is 910.624
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Exercise 15(C)
1. Multiply:
(i) 5.6 and 8
(ii) 38.46 and 9
(iii) 0.943 and 62
(iv) 0.0453 and 35
(v) 7.5 and 2.5
Solution:
(i) 5.6 and 8
The multiplication of 5.6 and 8 is as follows
5.6 × 8 = 44.8
Hence, 5.6 × 8 = 44.8
(ii) 38.46 and 9
The multiplication of 38.46 and 9 is as follows
38.46 × 9 = 346.14
Hence, 38.46 × 9 = 346.14
(iii) 0.943 and 62
The multiplication of 0.943 and 62 is as follows
943
62 ×
________
1886
5658×
________
58466
________
We know that,
.943 × 62 = 58.466
Hence 0.943 × 62 = 58.466
(iv) 0.0453 and 35
The multiplication of 0.0453 and 35 is as follows
453
35×
_________
2265
1359×
__________
15855
___________
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We know that,
453 × 35 = 15855
Hence 0.0453 × 35 = 1.5855
(v) 7.5 and 2.5
The multiplication of 7.5 and 2.5 is as follows
75
25 ×
________
375
150×
_________
1875
_________
We know that,
75 × 25 = 1875
Hence 7.5 × 2.5 = 18.75

2. Evaluate:
(i) 0.0008 × 26
(ii) 0.038 × 95
(iii) 1.2 × 2.4 × 3.6
(iv) 0.9 × 1.8 × 0.27
(v) 1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5
Solution:
(i) 0.0008 × 26
Since,
8 × 26 =208
0.0008 × 26 = 0.0208
∴ We get 0.0208 on multiplying 0.0008 × 26
(ii) 0.038 × 95
38
95×
_______
190
342×
________
3610
________
Since,
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38 × 95 = 3610
.038 × 95 = 3.610
= 3.61
∴ We get 3.61 on multiplying 0.038 × 95
(iii) 1.2 × 2.4 × 3.6
12
24 ×
_______
48
24×
_________
288
36 ×
__________
1728
864×
_________
10368
_________
Since,
12 × 24 × 36 = 10368
1.2 × 2.4 × 3.6 = 10.368
∴ We get 10.368 on multiplying 1.2 × 2.4 × 3.6
(iv) 0.9 × 1.8 × 0.27
9
18 ×
_______
72
9×
_________
162
27 ×
________
1134
324 ×
_________
4374
_________
Since,
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9 × 18 × 27 = 4374
0.9 × 1.8 × 0.27 = 0.4374
∴ We get 0.4374 on multiplying 0.9 × 1.8 × 0.27
(v) 1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5
15
15 ×
________
75
15 ×
_________
225
15 ×
__________
1125
225 ×
__________
3375
___________
Since,
15 × 15 × 15 = 3375
1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 = 3.375

3. Multiply each of the following numbers by 10, 100 and 1000:

(i) 3.9
(ii) 2.89
(iii) 0.0829
(iv) 40.3
(v) 0.3725
Solution:
(i) 3.9
3.9 × 10 = 39
3.9 × 100 = 390
3.9 × 1000 = 3900
Hence, 39, 390 and 3900 are the required numbers
(ii) 2.89
2.89 × 10 = 28.9
2.89 × 100 = 289
2.89 × 1000 = 2890.00
= 2890
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Hence, 28.9, 289 and 2890 are the required numbers

(iii) 0.0829
0.0829 × 10 = 0.829
0.0829 × 100 = 8.29
0.0829 × 1000 = 82.9
Hence, 0.829, 8.29 and 82.9 are the required numbers
(iv) 40.3
40.3 × 10 = 403
40.3 × 100 = 4030
40.3 × 1000 = 40300
Hence, 403, 4030 and 40300 are the required numbers
(v) 0.3725
0.3725 × 10 = 3.725
0.3725 × 100 = 37.25
0.3725 × 1000 = 372.5

4. Evaluate:
(i) 8.64 ÷ 8
(ii) 0.0072 ÷ 6
(iii) 20.64 ÷ 16
(iv) 1.602 ÷ 15
(v) 13.08 ÷ 4
Solution:
(i) 8.64 ÷ 8
8.64 ÷ 8 = 8.64 / 8
We get
= 1.08
Therefore, the value of 8.64 ÷ 8 = 1.08
(ii) 0.0072 ÷ 6
0.0072 ÷ 6 = (0.0072) / 6
We get
= 0.0012
Therefore, the value of 0.0072 ÷ 6 = 0.0012
(iii) 20.64 ÷ 16
20.64 ÷ 16 = (20.64) / 16
We get
= 1.29
Therefore, the value of 20.64 ÷ 16 = 1.29
(iv) 1.602 ÷ 15
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1.602 ÷ 15 = (1.602) / 15
We get
1602 / (1000 × 15)
We get
= 106.8 / 1000
= 0.1068
Therefore, the value of 1.602 ÷ 15 = 0.1068
(v) 13.08 ÷ 4
13.08 ÷ 4 = 13.08 / 4
We get
= 3.27
Therefore, the value of 13.08 ÷ 4 = 3.27

5. Divide each of the following numbers by 10, 100 and 1000:

(i) 49.79
(ii) 0.923
(iii) 0.0704
Solution:
(i) 49.79
49.79 / 10 = 4.979
49.79 / 100 = 0.4979
49.79 / 1000 = 0.04979
Therefore, the required numbers are 4.979, 0.4979 and 0.04979
(ii) 0.923
0.923 / 10 = 0.0923
0.923 / 100 = 0.00923
0.923 / 1000 = 0.000923
Therefore, the required numbers are 0.0923, 0.00923 and 0.000923
(iii) 0.0704
0.0704 / 10 = 0.00704
0.0704 / 100 = 0.000704
0.0704 / 1000 = 0.0000704
Therefore, the required numbers are 0.00704, 0.000704 and 0.0000704

6. Evaluate:
(i) 9.4 ÷ 0.47
(ii) 6.3 ÷ 0.09
(iii) 2.88 ÷ 1.2
(iv) 8.64 ÷ 1.6
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(v) 37.188 ÷ 3.6

Solutions:
(i) 9.4 ÷ 0.47
= 9.4 / 0.47
= (94 × 100) / (47 × 10)
On calculating further, we get
= 2 × 10
= 20
Hence, 9.4 ÷ 0.47 = 20
(ii) 6.3 ÷ 0.09
= 6.3 / 0.09
= (63 × 100) / (9 × 10)
We get
= 6300 / 90
= 630 / 9
= 70
Hence, 6.3 ÷ 0.09 = 70
(iii) 2.88 ÷ 1.2
= 2.88 / 1.2
= (288 × 10) / (12 × 100)
We get,
= 2880 / 1200
= 288 / 120
= 2.4
Hence, 2.88 ÷ 1.2 = 2.4
(iv) 8.64 ÷ 1.6
= 8.64 / 1.6
= (8.64 × 10) / (1.6 × 10)
We get,
= 86.4 / 16
= 5.4
Hence, 8.64 ÷ 1.6 = 5.4
(v) 37.188 ÷ 3.6
= 37.188 / 3.6
= (37188 × 10) / (36 × 1000)
We get,
= 371880 / 36000
= 2066 / 200
= 1033 / 100
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= 10.33

7. Fill in the blanks with 10, 100, 1000, or 10000 etc:

(i) 7.85 × ……… = 78.5
(ii) 0.442 × ………. = 442
(iii) 0.0924 × ………. = 9.24
(iv) 0.00187 × …...... = 18.7
(v) 2.6 × …….. = 2600
Solution:
(i) 7.85 × 10 = 78.5
(ii) 0.442 × 1000 = 442
(iii) 0.0924 × 100 = 9.24
(iv) 0.00187 × 10000 = 18.7
(v) 2.6 × 1000 = 2600

8. Evaluate:
(i) 9.32 – 28.54 ÷ 10
(ii) 0.234 × 10 + 62.8
(iii) 3.06 × 100 – 889.4 ÷ 100
(iv) 2.86 × 7.5 + 45.4 ÷ 0.2
(v) 97. 82 × 0.03 – 0.54 ÷ 0.3
Solution:
(i) 9.32 – 28.54 ÷ 10
= 9.32 – 2.854
So, we get
= 9.320 – 2.854
= 6.466
Therefore, 9.32 – 28.54 ÷ 10 = 6.466
(ii) 0.234 × 10 + 62.8
Using BODMAS, we get
= 2.34 + 62.80
= 65.14
Therefore, 0.234 × 10 + 62.8 = 65.14
(iii) 3.06 × 100 – 889.4 ÷ 100
Using BODMAS, we get
= 3.06 × 100 – 8.894
= 306 – 8.894
= 306.000 – 8.894
= 297.106
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(iv) 2.86 × 7.5 + 45.4 ÷ 0.2

Using BODMAS, we get
= 2.86 × 7.5 + 454 ÷ 2
On further calculation, we get
= 2.86 × 7.5 + 227.00
= (286 / 100) × (75 / 10) + 227.00
= (286 / 4) × (3 / 10) + 227.00
= (143 / 2) × (3 / 10) + 227.00
We get,
= 429 / 20 + 227.00
= 21.45 + 227.00
= 248.45
(v) 97. 82 × 0.03 – 0.54 ÷ 0.3
= 97.82 × 0.03 – 0.54 / 0.3
= 97.82 × 0.03 – (0.54 × 10) / (0.3 × 10)
On further calculation, we get
= 2.9346 – 5.4 / 3
= 2.9346 – 1.8
= 2.9346 – 1.8000
We get,
= 1.1346
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Exercise 15(D)
1. Express in paise:
(i) Rs 8.40
(ii) Rs 0.97
(iii) Rs 0.09
(iv) Rs 62.35
Solution:
(i) Rs 8.40
= 8.40 × 100 paise [WKT 1Rs = 100 Paise]
= (840 / 100) × 100 Paise
On substituting, we get
= 840 Paise
Therefore, Rs 8.40 = 840 paise
(ii) Rs 0.97
= 0.97 × 100 paise [WKT 1 Rs = 100 Paise]
On calculating, we get
= 97 paise
Therefore, Rs 0.97 = 97 paise
(iii) Rs 0.09
= 0.09 × 100 [WKT 1 Rs = 100 Paise]
We get,
= 9.00 paise
Therefore, Rs 0.09 = 9.00 paise
(iv) Rs 62.35
= 62.35 × 100 paise [WKT 1 Rs = 100 Paise]
= (6235 / 100) × 100 paise
We get
= 6235 paise
Therefore, Rs 62.35 = 6235 paise

2. Express in rupees:
(i) 55 P
(ii) 8 P
(iii) 695 P
(iv) 3279 P
Solution:
(i) 55 P
We know that,
1 P = 1 / 100 Rs
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= 55 / 100
We get,
= Rs 0.55
Hence, the expression for 55 P in the form of rupees is Rs 0.55
(ii) 8 P
We know that,
1 P = 1 / 100 Rs
= 8 / 100
We get,
= Rs 0.08
Hence, the expression for 8 P in the form of rupees is Rs 0.08
(iii) 695 P
We know that,
1 P = 1 / 100 Rs
= 695 / 100
We get,
= Rs 6.95
Hence, the expression for 695 P in the form of rupees is Rs 6.95
(iv) 3279 P
We know that,
1 P = 1 / 100 Rs
= 3279 / 100
We get,
= Rs 32.79
Hence, the expression for 3279 P in the form of rupees is Rs 32.79

3. Express in centimetre (cm):

(i) 6 m
(ii) 8.54 m
(iii) 3.08 m
(iv) 0.87 m
(v) 0.03 m
Solution:
(i) 6 m
We know that 1 m = 100 cm
= 6 × 100
We get,
= 600 cm
Hence, 6 m = 600 cm
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(ii) 8.54 m
We know that,
1 m = 100 cm
= 8.54 × 100
We get,
= 854 cm
Hence, 8.54 m = 854 cm
(iii) 3.08
We know that,
1 m = 100 cm
= 3.08 × 100
We get,
= 308 cm
Hence, 3.08 m = 308 cm
(iv) 0.87 m
We know that,
1 m = 100 cm
= 0.87 × 100
We get,
= 87 cm
Hence, 0.87 m = 87 cm
(v) 0.03 m
We know that,
1 m = 100 cm
= 0.03 × 100
We get,
= 3 cm
Hence, 0.03 m = 3 cm

4. Express in metre (m):

(i) 250 cm
(ii) 2328 cm
(iii) 86 cm
(iv) 4 cm
(v) 107 cm
Solution:
(i) 250 cm
We know that,
1 cm = 1 / 100 m
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= 250 / 100
= 2.5 m
Therefore, 250 cm = 2.5 m
(ii) 2328 m
We know that,
1 cm = 1 / 100 m
= 2328 / 100
= 23.28 m
Therefore, 2328 cm = 23.28 m
(iii) 86 cm
We know that,
1 cm = 1 / 100 m
= 86 / 100
= 0.86 m
Therefore, 86 cm = 0.86 m
(iv) 4 cm
We know that,
1 cm = 1 / 100 m
= 4 / 100
= 0.04 m
Therefore, 4 cm = 0.04 m
(v) 107 cm
We know that,
1 cm = 1 / 100 m
= 107 / 100
= 1.07 m

5. Express in gramme (gm):

(i) 6 kg
(ii) 5.543 kg
(iii) 0.078 kg
(iv) 3.62 kg
(v) 4.5 kg
Solution:
(i) 6 kg
We know that,
1 kg = 1000 g
= 6 × 1000
= 6000 gm
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Therefore, 6 kg = 6000 gm
(ii) 5.543 kg
We know that,
1 kg = 1000 g
= 5.543 × 1000
= 5543 gm
Therefore, 5.543 kg = 5543 gm
(iii) 0.078 kg
We know that,
1 kg = 1000 g
= 0.078 × 1000
= 78 gm
Therefore, 0.078 kg = 78 gm
(iv) 3.62 kg
We know that,
1 kg = 1000 g
= 3.62 × 1000
= 3620 gm
Therefore, 3.62 kg = 3620 gm
(v) 4.5 kg
We know that,
1 kg = 1000 g
= 4.5 × 1000
= 4500 gm
Therefore, 4.5 kg = 4500 gm

6. Express in kilogramme (kg):

(i) 7000 gm
(ii) 6839 gm
(iii) 445 gm
(iv) 8 gm
(v) 93 gm
Solution:
(i) 7000 gm
= 7000 / 1000
We get,
= 7 kg
Hence, 7000 gm = 7 kg
(ii) 6839 gm
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= 6839 / 1000
We get,
= 6.839 kg
Hence, 6839 gm = 6.839 kg
(iii) 445 gm
= 445 / 1000
We get,
= 0.445 kg
Hence, 445 gm = 0.445 kg
(iv) 8 gm
= 8 / 1000
We get,
= 0.008 kg
Hence, 8 gm = 0.008 kg
(v) 93 gm
= 93 / 1000
We get,
= 0.093 kg
Hence, 93 gm = 0.093 kg

7. Add (giving answer in rupees):

(i) Rs 5.37 and Rs 12
(ii) Rs 24.03 and 532 paise
(iii) 73 paise and Rs 2.08
(iv) 8 paise and Rs 15.36
Solution:
(i) Rs 5.37 and Rs 12
5.37
12.00 +
__________
Rs 17.37
__________
∴ Rs 5.37 + Rs 12 = Rs 17.37
(ii) Rs 24.03 and 532 paise
= Rs 24.03 + 532 / 100
(Since, 1 Rs = 100 paise)
= Rs (24.03 + 5.32)
= Rs 29.35
∴ Rs 24.03 + 532 paise = Rs 29.35
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(iii) 73 paise and Rs 2.08

= 73 + 2.08 × 100
Since, 100 paise = Rs 1
= 73 + 208
= 281 paise
Now, 281 / 100 = Rs 2.81
∴ 73 paise + Rs 2.08 = Rs 2.81
(iv) 8 paise and Rs 15.36
= 8 + 15.36 × 100
Since, 100 paise = Rs 1
= 8 + 1536
= 1544 paise
Now, 1544 / 100 = Rs 15.44
∴ 8 paise and Rs 15.36 = Rs 15.44

8. Subtract:
(i) Rs 35.74 from Rs 63.22
(ii) 286 paise from Rs 7.02
(iii) Rs 0.55 from 121 paise
Solution:
(i) Rs 35.74 from Rs 63.22
63.22
35.74 –
________
27.48
________
∴ The subtraction of Rs 35.74 from Rs 63.22 is Rs 27.48
(ii) 286 paise from Rs 7.02
= Rs 7.02 – 286 paise
= Rs 7.02 – 286 / 100
[1 Rupee = 100 paise]
= Rs 7.02 – 2.86
= Rs 4.16
∴ The subtraction of 286 paise from Rs 7.02 is Rs 4.16
(iii) Rs 0.55 from 121 paise
= Rs 121 / 100 – 0.55
= Rs 1.21 – 0.55
= Rs 0.66
Or .66 × 100 = 66 paise
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∴ The subtraction of Rs 0.55 from 121 paise = 66 paise

9. Add (giving answer in metre):

(i) 2.4 m and 1.78 m
(ii) 848 cm and 2.9 m
(iii) 0.93 m and 64 cm
Solution:
(i) 2.4 m and 1.78 m
2.40 m
1.78 m +
_________
4.18 m
_________
∴ The addition of 2.4 m and 1.78 m = 4.18 m
(ii) 848 cm and 2.9 m
= 848 / 100 m + 2.9 m {1 m = 100 cm}
= 8.48 m + 2.9 m
8.48
2.9 +
___________
11.38
____________
∴ The addition of 848 cm and 2.9 m = 11.38 m
(iii) 0.93 m + 64 cm
= 0.93 m + 64 / 100 cm
= 0.93 m + 0.64 m
0.93
0.64 +
___________
1.57
____________
∴ The addition of 0.93 m + 64 cm = 1.57 m

10. Subtract (giving answer in metre):

(i) 5.03 m from 19.6 m
(ii) 428 cm from 1033 m
(iii) 0.84 m from 122 cm
Solution:
(i) 5.03 m from 19.6 m
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= 19.60 m - 5.03 m
We get,
= 14.57 m
∴ The subtraction of 5.03 m from 19.6 m is 14.57 m
(ii) 428 cm from 1033 m
1033 m – 428 cm
= 1033 m – 428 / 100 m
Since, 1 m = 100 cm
= 1033 m – 4.28 m
= (1033.00 – 4.28) m
= 1028.72 m
∴ The subtraction of 428 cm from 1033 m is 1028.72 m
(iii) 0.84 m from 122 cm
= 122 / 100 m – 0.84 m
We get,
= 1.22 m – 0.84 m
= 0.38 m
∴The subtraction of 0.84 m from 122 cm is 0.38 m

11. Add (giving answer in kg):

(i) 2.06 kg and 57.864 kg
(ii) 778 gm and 1.939 kg
(iii) 0.065 kg and 4023 gm
Solution:
(i) 2.06 kg and 57.864 kg
= 2.06 kg + 57.864 kg
Converting the decimals into like decimals
We get,
= 2.060 kg + 57.864 kg
= 59.924 kg
∴ The addition of 2.06 kg and 57.864 kg is 59.924 kg
(ii) 778 gm and 1.939 kg
First convert the 778 gm into kg
We get,
= 778 / 1000 kg + 1.939 kg
= 0.778 kg + 1.939 kg
= 2.717 kg
∴ The addition of 778 gm and 1.939 kg is 2.717 kg
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= 0.065 × 1000 gm + 4023 gm

We get,
= 65 gm + 4023 gm
= 4088 gm
Now, converting into kilogram, we get
= 4088 / 1000
= 4.088kg
∴ The addition of 0.065 kg and 4023 gm is 4.088 kg

12. Subtract (giving answer in kg):

(i) 9.462 kg from 15.6 kg
(ii) 4317 gm from 23 kg
(iii) 0.798 kg from 4169 gm
Solution:
(i) 9.462 kg from 15.6 kg
= 15.6 kg – 9.462 kg
Converting the decimals into like decimals
We get,
= 15.600 kg – 9.462 kg
= 6.138 kg
∴ The subtraction of 9.462 kg from 15.6 kg is 6.138 kg
(ii) 4317 gm from 23 kg
= 23 kg – 4317 gm
Converting the 4317gm into kg, we get
= 23 kg – 4317 / 1000 kg
= 23 kg – 4.317 kg
Converting into like decimals, we get
= 23.000 kg – 4.317 kg
= 18.683 kg
∴ The subtraction of 4317 gm from 23 kg is 18.683 kg
(iii) 0.798 kg from 4169 gm
Converting the 4169 gm into kg, we get
4169 / 1000 kg – 0.798 kg
= 4.169 kg – 0.798 kg
= 3.371kg
∴ The subtraction of 0.798 kg from 4169 gm is 3.371 kg
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Exercise 15(e)
1. The cost of a fountain pen is Rs 13.25. Find the cost of 8 such pens.
Solution:
Given
The cost of a fountain pen = Rs 13.25
The cost of 8 pens can be calculated as below
Cost of 8 fountain pens = 13.25 × 8
= 106.00
= Rs 106
Therefore, the cost of 8 fountain pens is Rs 106

2. The cost of 25 identical articles is Rs 218.25. Find the cost of one article
Solution:
Given
Cost of 25 articles = Rs 218.25
Cost of one article can be calculated as below
Cost of 1 article = 218.25 / 25
= 21825 / (25 × 100)
We get,
= 873 / 100
= Rs 8.73
Therefore, the cost of one article is Rs 8.73

3. The length of an iron rod is 10.32 m. The rod is divided into 4 pieces of equal
lengths. Find the length of each piece.
Solution:
Given
The length of an iron rod = 10.32 m
The rod is divided into 4 pieces of equal length
The length of each piece can be calculated as below
= 10.32 / 4
= 2.58 m
Therefore, the length of each piece of rod is 2.58 m

4. What will be the total length of cloth required to make 5 shirts, if 2.15 m of cloth
is needed for each shirt?
Given
Cloth required for one shirt = 2.15 m
Cloth required for 5 shirts can be calculated as below
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= 2.15 × 5
= 10.75 m
Therefore, cloth required for 5 shirts is 10.75 m

5. Find the distance walked by a boy in 1 ½ hours, if he walks at 2.150 km every

hour
Solution:
Given
Distance covered by a boy in 1 hour = 2.150 km
Distance covered in one and half hours can be calculated as below
1 ½ hours = 3 / 2hour
= 2.150 × 3 / 2
= 1.075 × 3
= 3.225 km
Therefore, the distance covered by a boy in one and half hours is 3.225 km

6. 83 note-books are sold at Rs 15.25 each. Find the total money (in rupees) obtained
by selling these note-books.
Solution:
Given
Sale price of 1 note-book = Rs 15.25
Sale price of 83 note-books can be calculated as below
Sale price of 83 books = Rs 15.25 × 83
= Rs 1265.75 paise
Therefore, the total amount obtained by selling 83 note-books is Rs 1265.75 paise

7. If length of one bed-cover is 2.1 m, find the total length of 17 bed-covers.

Solution:
Given
Length of one bed-cover =2.1 m
The length of 17 bed-covers can be calculated as below
= 17 × 2.1
= 35.7 m
Therefore, the total length of 17 bed-covers is 35.7 m

8. A piece of rope is 10 m 67 cm long. Another rope is 16 m 32 cm long. By how

much is the second rope longer than the first one?
Solution:
Given
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Length of one rope = 10 m 67 cm

Another rope length = 16 m 32 cm
The difference between the two rope lengths can be calculated as below
= 16 m 32/ 100 cm – 10 m 67/100 cm
= 16.32 m – 10.67 m
We get,
= 5.65 m
= 5 m 65 cm
Therefore, the length of second rope is longer than the first rope by 5.65 m

9. 12 cakes of soap together weigh 5 kg and 604 gm. Find the weight of
(i) One cake in both kg and gramme
(ii) 5 cakes in kg
Solution:
Given
Weight of 12 cakes of soap = 5 kg and 604 gm
604 gm = 5 kg and 604 / 1000 kg
= 5.604 kg
(i) Weight of 12 cakes = 5.604 kg
Hence, weight of 1 cake = 5.604 / 12
= 0.467kg
Weight in gm = 0.467 × 1000
= 467 gm
(ii) Weight of one cake = 0.467 kg
Weight of 5 cakes can be calculated as below
Weight of 5 cakes = 0.467 × 5
= 2.335 kg

10. Three strings of lengths 50 m 75 cm, 68 m 58 cm and 121 m 3 cm, respectively,

are joined together to get a single string of greatest length, and the length of the
single string obtained. If this single string is then divided into 12 equal pieces, find
the length of each piece.
Solution:
Given
First string 50m 75 cm = 50.75 m
Second string 68 m 58 cm = 68.58 m
Third string 121 m 3 cm = 121.03 m
On joining the length of three strings = 50.75 + 68.58 + 121.03
= 240.36 m
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Now,
One string = 240.36 m
Dividing the strings into 12 parts = 240.36 / 12
= 20.03 m
Therefore, the length of each piece is 20.03 m