Divide a Decimal by a Whole number

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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When you divide a decimal by a whole number, you shift the decimal point to the left based on the number of digits in the divisor, and then perform the division.

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How do you divide 13.23 by 7?

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13.23 ÷ 7 = 1.89

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What is 1.8 divided by 2?

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1.8 ÷ 2 = 0.9

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If 7 apples cost $4.55, how much does one apple cost?

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Cost per apple = $4.55 ÷ 7 = $0.65

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What is 3.69 divided by 3?

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3.69 ÷ 3 = 1.23

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Calculate 22.5 ÷ 15.

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22.5 ÷ 15 = 1.5

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and perform the division as if they were whole numbers.

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What does it mean to shift the decimal point when dividing?

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Shifting the decimal point means moving it to the left or right to adjust the value of the number based on the division.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and to understand the scale of the numbers involved.

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How can you check your answer after dividing a decimal?

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You can multiply the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back to the original dividend.