Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the 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 decimal number) to the right to make it a whole number, and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of dividing 1.5 by 3?

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0.5

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What does it mean to split a bill?

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To split a bill means to divide the total amount equally among the people sharing the cost.

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If Sarah and Emma spent $94.16 and split the bill, how much did each pay?

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$47.08

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What is the cost per item?

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The cost per item is found by dividing the total cost by the number of items.

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How much did each wing cost if 75 wings cost $46.50?

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62 cents

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What is the formula for finding the average cost per item?

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Average cost per item = Total cost ÷ Number of items.

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What is the result of 385.824 ÷ 4?

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96.456

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How do you find the cost of two tickets if the total cost is $153.73?

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Divide the total cost by the number of tickets to find the cost per ticket, then multiply by 2.