Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that contain decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also be a decimal.

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the result of 4.236 ÷ 3?

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1.412

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What is the result of 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right, then move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places to the right, and perform the division.

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What is the result of 834 ÷ 4?

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208.5

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What is the result of 1.4 ÷ 0.7?

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2

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How do you calculate the average cost per person when splitting a bill?

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To calculate the average cost per person, divide the total bill amount by the number of people sharing the cost.

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If a dinner bill is $102 and there are 8 friends, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $12.75.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal division in real-life applications?

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Understanding decimal division is important for managing finances, calculating averages, and solving various practical problems involving measurements and quantities.