Division of Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is division?

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Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. It is the opposite of multiplication.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with 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 if necessary, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the quotient?

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The quotient is the result of a division problem.

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If you divide 47.60 by 8, what is the result?

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$5.95

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What is the average?

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The average is the sum of a set of numbers divided by the count of numbers in the set.

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How do you find the average of a set of numbers?

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Add all the numbers together and then divide by the total number of values.

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What is the dividend in a division problem?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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If a quotient is 9.3 and the divisor is 6, what is the dividend?

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55.8

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What is a square?

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A square is a shape with four equal sides and four right angles.