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Section A: Making 1 whole

1 section · 10 Qs

To reach 1, subtract the given decimal from 1 using column subtraction, or think what pairs with the decimal to make one whole.

Section A: Making 1 whole
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Section B: Making the next whole number

1 section · 10 Qs

The next whole is the smallest integer above the given number. Subtract the number from that integer to find the gap.

Section B: Making the next whole number
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Section C: Word problems

1 section · 5 Qs

Read the target whole (1 litre, 10 points, £75, etc.). Subtract what is already there from that target. Include units when the model answer does.

Section C: Word problems
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Making a Whole Using Decimals

To reach 1, subtract the given decimal from 1 using column subtraction, or think what pairs with the decimal to make one whole. The next whole is the smallest integer above the given number. Subtract the number from that integer to find the gap.

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