Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number involves finding out how many times the whole number fits into the decimal number.

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How do you set up a division problem with a decimal?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) directly above the decimal point in the quotient (the answer).

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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The first step is to ignore the decimal point and divide as if both numbers are whole numbers.

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1.875 ÷ 5 = ?

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.375

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42.3 ÷ 3 = ?

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14.1

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35.6 ÷ 4 = ?

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8.9

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What does the quotient represent in a division problem?

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The quotient represents how many times the divisor can fit into the dividend.

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A candy store owner has 8.32 pounds of jelly beans. If she puts the jelly beans into 8 jars, how much candy will go in each jar?

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1.04

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45.6 ÷ 3 = ?

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15.2

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in the answer?

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Placing the decimal point correctly ensures the accuracy of the result in decimal division.