Dividing Decimals

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What is the process of dividing decimals called?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which may also have a decimal point.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem, you can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimals.

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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The result of dividing a decimal by a whole number is another decimal.

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, you can convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying by the same power of 10, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point in the correct position when dividing decimals?

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Placing the decimal point correctly is crucial because it determines the value of the quotient. An incorrect placement can lead to an entirely different answer.

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What is the quotient of 5.75 divided by 0.25?

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The quotient of 5.75 divided by 0.25 is 23.

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What is the quotient of 1.08 divided by 4?

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The quotient of 1.08 divided by 4 is 0.27.

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What is the quotient of 7.8 divided by 0.03?

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The quotient of 7.8 divided by 0.03 is 260.

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How do you calculate the cost of multiple items when given a unit price?

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To calculate the cost of multiple items, multiply the unit price by the number of items purchased.

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If a steak weighs 1.4 pounds and costs $4.50 per pound, how do you find the total cost?

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To find the total cost, multiply the weight of the steak (1.4 pounds) by the price per pound ($4.50). The total cost is $6.30.

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