Decimal Division Models

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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 20.5 ÷ 5?

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The result of 20.5 ÷ 5 is 4.1.

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What is the equation represented by the model 0.9 ÷ 3?

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The equation represented by the model is 0.9 ÷ 3 = 0.3.

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How do you interpret the result of a decimal division?

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The result of a decimal division indicates how many times the divisor fits into the dividend, expressed as a decimal.

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What is the result of 2.7 ÷ 5?

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The result of 2.7 ÷ 5 is 0.54.

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What is the result of 21.75 ÷ 3?

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The result of 21.75 ÷ 3 is 7.25.

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What is the equation represented by the model 4.12 ÷ 4?

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The equation represented by the model is 4.12 ÷ 4 = 1.03.

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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 in real-life applications such as budgeting, cooking, and measuring, where precise calculations are necessary.

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How can you check the result of a decimal division?

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You can check the result of a decimal division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if it equals the dividend.