Division with decimals - Word Problems

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What is division with decimals?

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Division with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also have a decimal point.

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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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving division with decimals?

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Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the numbers involved.

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If a bag of sand weighs 63.4 pounds and is divided into 20 bags, how do you find the weight of sand in each bag?

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Divide 63.4 by 20 to find the weight of sand in each small bag.

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What is the formula for finding the weight of each piece when dividing a total weight by the number of pieces?

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Weight of each piece = Total weight ÷ Number of pieces.

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How do you interpret the result of a division problem in a word problem context?

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The result of the division represents the quantity per unit, such as weight per bag or length per piece.

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What is the length of each piece if a rope of 14.35 inches is cut into 7 equal pieces?

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Each piece is 14.35 ÷ 7 = 2.05 inches long.

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How do you check your answer after solving a division word problem?

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Multiply the answer by the number of units to see if it equals the original total.

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If Mr. Adams drove 151.2 miles over 24 days, how do you find the miles driven each day?

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Divide 151.2 by 24 to find the miles driven each day.

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What is the significance of decimal placement in division problems?

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Decimal placement affects the accuracy of the result; it must be correctly positioned in the quotient.