Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is the process of dividing 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 (the number being divided) and perform the division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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How do you convert a division problem involving decimals into a simpler form?

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You can convert a division problem involving decimals into a simpler form by multiplying both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimal from the dividend.

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What is the result of 86.4 ÷ 36?

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The result is 2.4.

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What is the result of 59.2 ÷ 8?

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The result is 7.4.

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How do you divide a decimal by a decimal?

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To divide a decimal by a decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into 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 16.8 ÷ 0.01?

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The result is 1680.

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In a real-world scenario, how do you calculate the cost per person when sharing expenses?

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To calculate the cost per person when sharing expenses, divide the total cost by the number of people sharing the cost.

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If 12 friends pay a total of $83.40 for admission, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $6.95.

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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The result is 0.7.

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What is the importance of understanding how to divide decimals?

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Understanding how to divide decimals is important for solving real-world problems involving money, measurements, and other applications where precise calculations are necessary.