Decimals on a Number Line Worksheets

Practice decimals on a number line with equal parts, exact answers and worked examples.

Before you begin

Identify a numerator and denominator and recognize equal-sized parts.

Worked example

The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 2 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?

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  1. Divide one whole by the number of equal steps.
  2. Multiply the size of one step by the number of steps from zero.

Answer: 0.2

Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

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These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.

  • Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
  • Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
  • Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.

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The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 7 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?
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The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 6 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?
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The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 4 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?
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The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 9 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?
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The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 5 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?
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The interval from 0 to 1 is split into 10 equal steps. Point P is 3 steps to the right of 0. What decimal does P represent?
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Answer Key

1. 0.72. 0.63. 0.44. 0.95. 0.56. 0.3

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