Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 1.5 is 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, 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 usual.

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What is the result of dividing 1.92 by 24?

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0.08

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How do you find the cost per item when given a total cost and quantity?

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is 7.65 divided by 5?

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1.53

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What does it mean to share a cost equally?

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Sharing a cost equally means dividing the total amount by the number of people sharing it, so each person pays the same amount.

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How do you calculate the price of one item from a total cost?

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To calculate the price of one item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is the cost of one cheeseburger if 9 cheeseburgers cost $35.01?

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$3.89

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What is the formula for dividing decimals?

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The formula for dividing decimals is: (Decimal Dividend) ÷ (Whole Number Divisor) = (Decimal Quotient).

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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 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.