CAN-DO: Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number

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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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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What is 58.72 ÷ 8?

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7.34

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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If a candy store owner has 8.32 pounds of jelly beans and splits them into 8 jars, how many pounds of candy will go in each jar?

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1.04

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How much does it cost per person if a cruise costs $3082.24 for a family of 4?

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$770.56

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What is 12.75 divided by 3?

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4.25

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten, and it is represented with a decimal point.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is the importance of the decimal point in division?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a number. In division, it helps to determine where to place the decimal in the quotient.

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What is the rule for dividing decimals?

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When dividing decimals, if the divisor (the number you are dividing by) is a decimal, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.