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A jar of jam weighs 1.2 kg. It is divided equally into 4 smaller jars. What is the weight of each smaller jar?

hard MCQ 4 marks Class 4 · Mathematics · How Heavy How Light
  1. 0.2 kg
  2. 0.3 kg
  3. 0.4 kg
  4. 0.5 kg
Answer
0.3 kg

The correct answer is 0.3 kg — Step 4: Confirm the result: 4 × 0.3 kg = 1.2 kg, so the division is correct.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Write down the total weight of the jam: 1.2 kg.
  2. Step 2: Determine the number of equal parts: 4.
  3. Step 3: Divide the total weight by the number of parts: 1.2 kg ÷ 4 = 0.3 kg.
  4. Step 4: Confirm the result: 4 × 0.3 kg = 1.2 kg, so the division is correct.
Common mistake: Misplacing the decimal point or forgetting to divide by 4

Concept tested: Equal division of a decimal weight

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