Division with Decimals

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

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, you 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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How do you divide two decimals?

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To divide two decimals, first convert them to whole numbers by moving the decimal point to the right until both numbers are whole. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the quotient of 63.2 and 5?

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12.64

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If Jacob and his friends paid $35.01 for 9 cheeseburger meals, how do you find the cost of each meal?

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To find the cost of each meal, divide the total cost ($35.01) by the number of meals (9).

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What is 1.68 divided by 0.07?

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24

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How do you express 'the quotient of 2.7 and 3 times 4' in numerical form?

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(2.7 ÷ 3) × 4.

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Do you need to move the decimal before dividing?

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No, you do not need to move the decimal before dividing.

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures that the value of the quotient accurately reflects the division of the original numbers.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place the decimal point in the correct position in the quotient.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original dividend.