Decimal Division by Whole Numbers

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing a decimal number by another number, which can be a whole number or another 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, 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 result of 0.12 ÷ 2?

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0.06

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What is the result of 7.54 ÷ 2?

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3.77

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What is the result of 1.25 ÷ 5?

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0.25

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What is the result of 2.1 ÷ 7?

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0.3

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What is the result of 0.64 ÷ 8?

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0.08

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What does it mean to move the decimal point to the right?

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Moving the decimal point to the right increases the value of the number by a factor of 10 for each place moved.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal division?

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Understanding decimal division is important for solving real-world problems involving money, measurements, and data.

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How can you check your answer after dividing decimals?

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You can check your answer by multiplying the quotient (result) by the divisor (the number you divided by) to see if you get back the original dividend.